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Voter Registration Deadlines

Alabama

Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Alaska

Mail: Received by Sunday, October 4, 2026
Received in-person by: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Submitted online by: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Arizona

There have been recent changes to Arizona’s voter registration ID requirements:

Registration applications submitted on the Arizona state form, rather than the federal form, without proof of citizenship, will be denied.

Registration applications submitted on the federal form cannot require proof of citizenship at the time of submission for federal elections.

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Arizona

Cities and towns can include registration processes in their charter/ordinances, so it’s possible that some procedures/deadlines are not uniform throughout the state.

Arkansas

Mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 4, 2026
Received in-person by: Friday, October 2, 2026

California

Mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 18, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 19, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in California

Same-day registration is available after the close of regular registration in person at the County Elections Office or an Early Vote Center. Same-day registration is also available at the polling place on Election Day.

Colorado

Mail: Received by Monday, October 26, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 26, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 26, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Colorado

The final day to register in person at a county clerk’s office will vary by county. The final day to register via registration drive is 22 days before Election Day (if this deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it rolls over to the next business day).

Connecticut

Mail: Received by Friday, October 16, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Friday, October 16, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Connecticut

Some towns in Connecticut close regular registration by mail and in person 18 days before Election Day, earlier than the rest of the state. Same-day registration is also available during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated Same Day Registration (SDR) locations.

Delaware

Mail: Received by Friday, October 9, 2026
Received in-person by: Friday, October 9, 2026
Submitted online by: Friday, October 9, 2026

District of Columbia

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in the District of Columbia

Same-day registration is available during the early voting period and on Election Day, but you cannot change political party after regular registration ends 21 days before the election.

Florida

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

Georgia

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

Hawaii

Mail: Received by Monday, October 26, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Hawaii

Same-day registration is available in person at voter service centers after regular registration closes.

Idaho

Mail: Received by Friday, October 23, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Friday, October 23, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Idaho

After regular registration closes, same-day registration is available at absentee voting locations until 5pm of the Friday before Election Day. Same-day registration is also available at polling places on Election Day.

Illinois

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 19, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Illinois

Grace period registration is available after regular registration closes and until Election Day. It’s available at early voting locations, elections authority’s offices, or at a location designated for this purpose. Anyone registering during the grace period must also vote at that time.

Indiana

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Iowa

Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 19, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Iowa

Same-day registration is available at the commissioner’s office or any other absentee voting location after the regular registration deadline. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.

Kansas

Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Kentucky

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

Louisiana

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Maine

Mail: Received by Monday, October 12, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 12, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Maine

You may register to vote in person at a town office or city hall through Election Day.

Maryland

Mail: Received by Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Maryland

Maryland voters can register to vote in person during the early voting period at an Early Voting Center in the county of their residence, or on Election Day at a precinct polling location. If the voter is a resident of the county but not assigned to the precinct, is otherwise qualified to register, and chooses to vote in that precinct, they will be issued a provisional ballot.

Massachusetts

Mail: Received by Saturday, October 24, 2026
Received in-person by: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Submitted online by: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Michigan

Mail: Received by Monday, October 19, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 19, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Michigan

Michigan voters can register at any time up to 8pm on Election Day at their city or township clerk’s office.

Minnesota

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Minnesota

Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day.

Mississippi

Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Mississippi

Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.

Missouri

Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Received in-person by: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Submitted online by: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Montana

Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Montana

After regular registration closes 30 days before an election, there is a late registration period. During this time, voters can register or update their registration until noon the day before an election.

In-person voter registration is available at some locations on Election Day from 7AM-8PM.

Nebraska

Mail: Received by Friday, October 16, 2026
Received in-person by: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Submitted online by: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Nevada

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by:

More about voter registration deadlines in Nevada

Although voter registration by mail and personal appearance at the County Clerk's office ends 28 days before the election, voters may still register to vote online and in person during the "same-day registration period", which begins the day before the early voting period. Voters that register between the day before early voting and Election Day must appear in person at a polling location and show their Nevada state issued driver's license or ID card to vote.

New Hampshire

Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Received in-person by:

More about voter registration deadlines in New Hampshire

New Hampshire only allows registration in-person, unless you qualify for absentee voter registration. Supervisors of the Checklist must review and approve your application. They are required to meet on a date 6 to 13 days before the primary and again before the general election.

New Jersey

Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Received in-person by: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Submitted online by: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

New Mexico

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in New Mexico

New Mexico offers Election Day registration in all counties to any eligible voter at the County Clerk’s Office or any polling location. Some early voting locations may also participate in same day registration, so it is best to check with your local county clerk.

New York

Mail: Received by Saturday, October 24, 2026
Received in-person by: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Submitted online by: Saturday, October 24, 2026

North Carolina

Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Received in-person by: Friday, October 9, 2026
Submitted online by: Friday, October 9, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in North Carolina

Voters are able to register after the voter registration deadline has passed and vote during the early voting period.

North Dakota

North Dakota does not have voter registration. Any US citizens who have resided in one of the North Dakota precincts at least thirty days prior to the election can vote at the polling place or by absentee ballot if they can provide an acceptable form of identification.

Ohio

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

Oklahoma

Mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 10, 2026
Received in-person by: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Submitted online by: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Oregon

Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Pennsylvania

Mail: Received by Monday, October 19, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 19, 2026

Rhode Island

Mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 4, 2026
Received in-person by: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Submitted online by: Sunday, October 4, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Rhode Island

Rhode Island allows same-day registration only to vote for President and Vice President. Same day registration is done at the office of the Board of Canvassers, not the polling place.

South Carolina

Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

South Dakota

Mail: Received by Monday, October 19, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 19, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in South Dakota

South Dakota does not offer online voter registration.

Tennessee

Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 5, 2026

Texas

Mail: Received by Monday, October 5, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, October 5, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Texas

Texas does not offer online voter registration.

Utah

Mail: Received by Friday, October 23, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026
Submitted online by: Thursday, October 22, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Utah

Voters are allowed to submit their registration in person, online, or by mail later than the 11th calendar day deadline. Voters who register later than 11 calendar days before an election must register to vote by provisional ballot in order to vote in the pending election. You must have two forms of identification when registering after the regular deadlines.

Vermont

Mail: Received by Monday, November 2, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Virginia

Mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 23, 2026
Received in-person by: Friday, October 23, 2026
Submitted online by: Friday, October 23, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Virginia

Any person may register in person up to, and including, the day of the election at their local Office of the General Registrar or at their Election Day polling place. Voters who register after the voter registration deadline has passed must vote by provisional ballot.

Washington

Mail: Received by Monday, October 26, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Monday, October 26, 2026

West Virginia

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Wisconsin

Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Wisconsin

Voters can register after the close of registration when applying for an in-person absentee ballot or at a polling place on Election Day.

Wyoming

Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Received in-person by: Monday, November 2, 2026

More about voter registration deadlines in Wyoming

Voters are able to register and vote at the same time after the voter registration deadline has passed — either during the absentee voting period, or at their polling place on Election Day.