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Before you vote, check the rules where you live

Registration, early voting and identification requirements belong on your local checklist.

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Vote.gov directs voters to state and territory registration resources and provides guides to early voting, mail voting, voter identification and registration status.

Start by selecting your state or territory. Follow the official election office links to confirm your registration, deadlines and voting options. Rules differ by location; a deadline in another state may not apply to you.

Use the source below for the official starting point. This guide is informational and does not endorse a candidate or party.

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Vote.gov · official voter resources

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