A law that took effect in October 2023 changed the deadline for mailed absentee ballot requests. Mailed requests must be received by noon the day before an election, not 5 p.m.
A 2023 law requires voters who register for the first time on Election Day to mail their ID within seven days of registering if they do not show their ID at the polls. These voters will receive affidavit ballots that will be counted on Election Day but will be removed if ID is not received by the deadline.
Redistricting in 2022 redrew the boundaries of certain state legislative and U.S. congressional districts. Some state legislative district boundaries are being challenged in court. Check back for updates.
Registration deadlines before the election vary by community and will be somewhere between six and 13 days before Election Day. Check with your city or town clerk for local deadlines. But regardless of where you live, you’ll be able to register at your polling place on Election Day.
Yes. You can only vote in the primary of the party with which you are registered. If you’re an undeclared voter, you can choose to vote in the Democratic or Republican primary, but not both. After the election, you’ll remain a registered member of that party unless you fill out a request to return to undeclared status, which you can do before leaving your polling place. Note that the deadline to change your party affiliation before the presidential primary has passed.
You can vote absentee only for approved reasons, such as a disability or work commitment.
Absentee ballot requests are due by 5 p.m. the day before an election. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible, especially if you are submitting your request by mail.
Place your completed ballot in the inner envelope and sign the affidavit on the outside. If you have a disability and received assistance, the person who helped you must sign an acknowledgment that appears on the absentee-ballot application and on the affidavit. Seal the inner envelope before placing it in the outer mailing envelope. If you’re including absentee-voter registration forms and proof that you qualify, place those documents in the outer envelope before you seal it.
Track your absentee ballot through the state’s voter information portal.
If you qualify for an absentee ballot, you can cast an in-person absentee ballot at your city or town clerk’s office.
Polls are open between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., but extended hours vary by location. Check your polling place or contact your city or town clerk for exact hours.
You may cast a ballot as long as you are in line before polls close.
You’ll need an acceptable form of photo ID, such as a driver’s license or U.S. passport, to vote on Election Day. The secretary of state’s website has a full list of acceptable forms of ID. If you don’t have one with you, you can sign an affidavit, have your photo taken and proceed to vote.
Editor’s note: This guide was updated on Nov. 15, 2023, with new information about voting in the 2024 presidential primary. The guide was first published on Aug. 5, 2020.
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