Part III: On Voting
How to Vote in Person
NOTE: These instructions provide a basic overview of the process of voting in person. If it’s an election year, check elsewhere on this website for any specifics about voting that particular year.
Step 1: Confirm Registration or Register to Vote
If you are registered to vote at your current address (or believe you are), confirm your registration online and/or make edits to your contact information.
If you prefer to register using a paper form or need a form in another language, download a paper form.
To request an application in an alternate format such as Braille, call 1-877-600-8683.
NOTE: If you are not registered or need to update your registration and it is less than 21 days before Election Day, you will need to register (or re-register) when you go to vote at your early voting location or polling place.
Step 2: Learn What’s On Your Ballot
Learn more about the candidates with the Vote411 Voters’ Guide.
Step 3: Vote!
Vote in Person Early
Find an early voting location in your area. Contact your local election office to find out more.
Confirm the location’s hours before going. Contact your local election office to confirm early voting hours.
Check your clothing. You may not wear apparel or accessories that promote a political party or candidate on the ballot. You may be asked to remove the item or cover it up before you are allowed to vote. You may, however, wear apparel or accessories with political messages that do not promote a political party or candidate.
Vote in Person on Election Day
Find your Election Day polling place. Polling places can change year to year, so double check that it hasn’t moved from the last time you voted.
Confirm the location’s hours before going. Polling places are usually open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day. Polling places in smaller communities might not open until 10:00 am. As long as you are in line by 8:00 pm, you can vote, even if you do not reach the front of the line until after 8:00 pm.
Check your clothing. You may not wear apparel or accessories that promote a political party or candidate on the ballot. You may be asked to remove the item or cover it up before you are allowed to vote. You may, however, wear apparel or accessories with political messages that do not promote a political party or candidate.