How to Vote in a General Election
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3 Simple Steps:

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​Step 1
Register to Vote or Check Your Registration
•
Step 2
Decide How You Will Vote
Early Voting, Absentee Voting, Election Day Voting
•
Step 3
Research Your Candidates and Issues
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Then, GO VOTE!


STEP 1:
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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

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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! 

STEP 3:
Research Your Candidates and Issues

Use Vote411.org to:
  • Find out what races are on your ballot
  • Research individual candidates
  • Read unedited responses to candidate questions
  • Find contact information for candidates
  • Create a personalized SAMPLE BALLOT!