Where and How to Vote
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early-voting windows, polling places, ballot-return rules and identification requirements depend on your state and often your county.
Go straight to your election authority
The National Association of Secretaries of State hosts a nonpartisan voter portal linking directly to official state resources. It covers registration status, polling places, ID requirements, absentee and early voting, and help for voters overseas.
Can I Vote — state election officials →
Three checks before heading to vote
1. Registration
Confirm your registration and precinct. Some deadlines have passed; do not assume that rules in a neighboring state apply to you.
2. When and where
Verify dates, exact polling location and hours. States and counties may differ, including local exceptions and early-voting sites.
3. Your ballot
Check requirements for voter ID, mail ballots, provisional ballots and assistance if you need it. Follow the election authority's instructions.
After you vote
Election-night tallies are preliminary. Media outlets can project winners, but official results come from election authorities after canvassing and certification.
ElectionTracker results center → · How counts become certified →