Alabama

Website  |  Phone: (800) 274-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/24/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/3/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/14/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by Monday, Nov. 7 or mail-delivered by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Alaska

Website  |  Phone: (866) 952-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/9/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/29/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Returned online or by fax by Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. or mail-delivered by Friday, Nov. 18
  • More information

American Samoa

Website  |  Phone: (684) 699-3570

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/24/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Arizona

Website  |  Phone: (877) THE VOTE

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/10/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/28/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Arkansas

Website  |  Phone: (800) 482-1127

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/10/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Tuesday, Nov. 1 via mail or by Monday, Nov. 7 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered on Monday, Nov. 7 or mail-delivered by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

California

Website  |  Phone: (916) 653-6814

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/24/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/10/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • Availability varies by county
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/10/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 or mail-delivered by Monday, Nov. 14
  • More information

Colorado

Website  |  Phone: (855) 428-3555

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: Ballots are sent automatically to those registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 31. Military and overseas voters can request absentee ballots (sent via fax or email) through Fri., Nov. 4.
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/24/2016 through 11/7/2016

Statewide Vote-By-Mail

  • Most voting is done by mail. Voters also can drop off their ballots in person before Election Day.
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/17/2016
  • Completed ballots due: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 pm. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Connecticut

Website  |  Phone: (800) 540-3764

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/7/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/8/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Delaware

Website  |  Phone: (302) 739-4277

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/15/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/4/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

District of Columbia

Website  |  Phone: (202) 727-2525

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Florida

Website  |  Phone: (866) 308.6739

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Wednesday, Nov. 2 via mail or by Tuesday, Nov. 8 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/24/2016 through 11/6/2016
  • Varies by county. The state requires early voting to be available between Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. However, counties may choose to offer additional days.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Georgia

Website  |  Phone: (844) 753-7825

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/4/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/20/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Guam

Website  |  Phone: (671) 477-9791

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/28/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/5/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by Wednesday, Nov. 23
  • More information

Hawaii

Website  |  Phone: (808) 453-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/10/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Idaho

Website  |  Phone: (208) 332-1824

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/14/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/28/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Illinois

Website  |  Phone: (217) 782-414

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Thursday, Nov. 3 via mail or by Monday, Nov. 7 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/29/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 or mail-delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 22
  • More information

Indiana

Website  |  Phone: (317) 232-6531

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/31/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/12/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 22
  • More information

Iowa

Website  |  Phone: (515) 281-5204

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/29/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/4/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/29/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested. Start date is tentative.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/29/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by Monday, Nov. 14 or hand-delivered by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Kansas

Website  |  Phone: (785) 296-4561

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/4/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/19/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • Start date may vary by county. Up to 20 days before the election depending on your county.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/19/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 8 or hand-delivered by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Kentucky

Website  |  Phone: (800) 246-1399

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/22/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Louisiana

Website  |  Phone: (800) 883-2805

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/4/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • More information

Maine

Website  |  Phone: (207) 624-7736

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/3/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/3/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/10/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Maryland

Website  |  Phone: (800) 222-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Tuesday, Nov. 1 via mail or by Friday, Nov. 4 via Internet
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 or mail-delivered by Friday, Nov. 18
  • More information

Massachusetts

Website  |  Phone: (800) 462-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/19/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/24/2016 through 11/4/2016
  • This is the first time the state is deploying early in-person voting. Voters must apply.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: By 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Michigan

Website  |  Phone: (888) 767-6424

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Minnesota

Website  |  Phone: (877) 600-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/7/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Vote-By-Mail

  • Used by some smaller jurisdictions instead of precinct voting
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/23/2016
  • Completed ballots due: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/23/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Mississippi

Website  |  Phone: (800) 829-6786

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/08/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Missouri

Website  |  Phone: (573) 751-4936

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/12/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/27/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Montana

Website  |  Phone: (888) 884-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/10/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/14/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Nebraska

Website  |  Phone: (402) 471-2555

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/28/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/3/2016
  • Completed ballots due: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Nevada

Website  |  Phone: (775) 684-5708

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/16
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/21/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

New Hampshire

Website  |  Phone: (603) 271-3242

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/29/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/10/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 or mail-delivered by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

New Jersey

Website  |  Phone: (609) 292-3760

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Tuesday, Nov. 1 via mail or by 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/24/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

New Mexico

Website  |  Phone: (800) 477-3632

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

New York

Website  |  Phone: (518) 474-6220

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/14/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Tuesday, Nov. 1 via mail or by Monday, Nov. 7 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 8 or mail-delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 15
  • More information

North Carolina

Website  |  Phone: (919) 733-7173

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/14/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/9/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

North Dakota

Website  |  Phone: (800) 352-0867

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: n/a
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/7/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 10/24/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • Availability varies by county

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/29/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Postmarked by Monday, Nov. 7
  • More information

Ohio

Website  |  Phone: (877) 767-6446

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/5/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/12/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Postmarked by Monday, Nov. 7 or hand-delivered by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Oklahoma

Website  |  Phone: (405) 521-2391

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/14/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Oregon

Website  |  Phone: (866) 673-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Statewide Vote-By-Mail

  • Most voting is done by mail. However, voters can drop off their ballots in person before Election Day.
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/19/2016
  • Completed ballots due: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/10/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Pennsylvania

Website  |  Phone: (877) 868-3772

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/25/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4.
  • More information

Puerto Rico

Website  |  Phone: (787) 777-8682

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 9/19/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By Monday, Sept. 19
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/9/2016
  • More information

Rhode Island

Website  |  Phone: (401) 222-2345

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/9/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/18/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

South Carolina

Website  |  Phone: (803) 734-9060

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: By 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

South Dakota

Website  |  Phone: (605) 773-3537

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/24/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/23/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/23/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Tennessee

Website  |  Phone: (615) 741-2286

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/1/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Texas

Website  |  Phone: (800) 252-VOTE

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/11/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/28/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/1/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Utah

Website  |  Phone: (801) 538-1041

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/1/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/3/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/18/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Vermont

Website  |  Phone: (800) 439-8683

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/2/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/24/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested.
  • More information

Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/24/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Virgin Islands

Website  |  Phone: (877) 773-1021

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/2/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 10/19/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

Virginia

Website  |  Phone: (800) 552-9745

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/21/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1 via mail or by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 in person
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Not available

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/23/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
  • More information

Washington

Website  |  Phone: (800) 448-4881

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/10/2016 (10/31/2016 for new registrations)
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Statewide Vote-By-Mail

  • Most voting is done by mail. However, accessible in-person voting and ballot drop-off locations are available starting Oct. 21.
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 10/21/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8 or dropped off in person by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Completed ballots due: Postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8 or dropped off in person by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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West Virginia

Website  |  Phone: (304) 558-6000

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 10/18/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/2/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

Absentee Voting

  • Excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/23/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Hand-delivered by Monday, Nov. 7 or postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8 (mail-delivered by Monday, Nov. 14)
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Wisconsin

Website  |  Phone: (800) 947-3529

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: By 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/21/2016 through 11/4/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested. Availability varies by municipality, but in-person voting may begin as early as absentee ballots are available (on or around Sept. 21).
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Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/22/2016
  • Completed ballots due: By 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
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Wyoming

Website  |  Phone: (307) 777-5860

Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration: 11/8/2016
  • Absentee ballot request: 11/7/2016
  • Election Day: 11/8/2016

Early In-Person Voting
(No Excuse Required)

  • Available 9/29/2016 through 11/7/2016
  • In-person absentee ballot must be requested.
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Absentee Voting

  • No excuse required
  • Ballots mailed to voters beginning on or around 9/29/2016
  • Completed ballots due: Mail-delivered by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8
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Notes

— Updates: After Hurricane Matthew, voter registration deadlines were extended in Florida (Oct. 18) and parts of North Carolina (Oct. 19). The voter registration in Virginia was extended to Oct. 21 by a court order.
— Absentee ballots for members of the military and citizens overseas must be sent out by Saturday, Sept. 24. In the chart above, most dates referring to absentee ballot mailing refer to ballots sent to voters within the United States.