How to Vote in a General Election
3 Simple Steps:
Step 1
Register to Vote or Check Your Registration
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Step 2
Decide How You Will Vote
Early Voting, Absentee Voting, Election Day Voting
•
Step 3
Research Your Candidates and Issues
Then, GO VOTE!
STEP 1:
Register to Vote
or
Check Your Voter Registration
**Voter registration deadlines take place before each general election. Please check your local Board of Elections website for more information on the current deadline for registration.**
IMPORTANT:
Check your voter registration status to confirm your information is current and to ensure that you have not been purged from the voter registration roll.
STEP 2:
Choose How You Will Vote
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING WHEN In the weeks before the election Dates & Times Vary • WHERE Local Board of Elections or Early Vote Center • HOW Head to your designated Early Vote location during voting hours No appointment necessary! Bring required ID or your Social Security # |
ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING WHEN In the weeks before the election Request your ballot early! • WHERE Vote from Home, School, Anywhere! • HOW Print & Mail your Ballot Request Form Complete & Return your Absentee Ballot |
ELECTION DAY VOTING WHEN Election Day! Check your local Board of Elections website for info on hours and more • WHERE Designated polling location, per your registered address • HOW Head to your designated polling location Bring required ID! |