State of New Hampshire Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 8

• October 19                  Deadline for voter registration (same-day voter registration is available)
• November 7                Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot
• November 8                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballots
• November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in New Hampshire, you must:

• Be 18 years old
• Be a United States citizen
• Live in New Hampshire

How to register to vote:

• You may apply to your town or city clerk’s office.
• You may also register with your community’s Supervisors of the Checklist.  By law, the supervisors meet once, 6 – 13 days before each state election.  Check your town/city website or call your clerk’s office for the date, time, and location of the Supervisor’s meeting. Click here For a list of town/city clerks and contact information.
• Qualified individuals may register to vote, at any election, at their polling place on election day.

Vote ID requirements for voter registration

• You need to provide proof of your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile to register. Proof can be either by documents or by affidavit if you do not have documents with you. You may present documents in paper or electronic form.
• A driver’s license or non-driver ID from any state is proof of identity and age.
• A birth certificate, U.S. Passport/Passcard, or naturalization document is proof of citizenship.
• You can prove your identity, age, and/or citizenship by signing a Qualified Voter Affidavit, under oath, in front of an election official if you do not have documents.
• You will also need to prove that your domicile is in the town or ward where you intend to vote. Proof can be either by a document or by affidavit.

Voter ID Requirements

What type of ID will I need to vote?

• Driver’s license issued by any state or federal government;
• Non-driver ID card issued by NH DMV or motor vehicle agency of another state;
• Photo ID card for “voting identification only” issued by NH DMV (RSA 260:21);
• United States armed services identification card;
• United States passport or passcard;
• NH student ID card (see more information below);
• A photo ID not mentioned above, but determined to be legitimate by the moderator, supervisors of the checklist, or clerk of a town, ward or city.
• Verification of the voter’s identity by a moderator or supervisor of the checklist or clerk of a town, ward or city (not a ballot clerk).

An acceptable photo ID must have an expiration date or date of issuance. The ID will remain valid 5 years beyond the expiration date unless the voter is 65 or older in which case an acceptable photo ID may be used without regard to expiration date. The name on the ID shall substantially conform to the name on the checklist

Any voter who does not present an approved photo ID, or have their identity verified by an election official (as indicated above) will be permitted to vote after executing a challenged voter affidavit. In addition, the voter shall have their photograph taken by the moderator or assistant moderator, which shall be attached to the challenged voter affidavit.

Absentee Voting

You may register and vote by absentee (by mail) if:

• You will be absent from the town or city on the dates/times when the Supervisors of the Checklist meet to receive voter registration applications; or
• You are unable to vote in person because of a physical disability; or
• You cannot appear in person because of observance of a religious commitment; or
• You are a victim of domestic violence and have an active protective order; or
• You are confined to a penal institution for a misdemeanor or while awaiting trial.

Print, complete, and sign the Absentee Ballot Application and mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver the completed form to your local City/Town Clerk.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in New Hampshire
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in New Hampshire

Federally recognized tribes

• None

State recognized tribes

• None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democratic State Party
Chair, Raymond Buckley
www.nhdp.org

Republican State Party
Chair, Jennifer Horn
www.nh.gop

State of Maine Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 8

• October 18                  Deadline to complete voter registration by mail (there is no deadline to complete voter registration in person in your town office or city hall)
• November 1                USPS recommended deadline to postmark absentee ballots
• November 3                Deadline to request absentee ballot
• November 3                Deadline to vote by absentee ballot in person at the clerk’s office
• November 8                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballots
• November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in Maine, you must:

• Be a United States citizen
• Have established a fixed principal home in Maine
• Be 18 years old by election day (those 16 years old can pre-register)

How to register to vote:

• You can register to vote by filling out a voter registration card at your town office or city hall, through any Motor Vehicle branch office, in most state & federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives.
• You can also download and print a Maine voter registration application here. Please note that both sides of the card will print on one page. Maine Voter Registration Application (Fillable PDF) or (Word). Instructions for completing the Maine Voter Registration Application
• If you cannot print the voter registration application, contact your town clerk to have a voter registration card mailed to you. A printed version of the voter registration card, with your original signature, must be kept on file by your town clerk, so the card cannot be transmitted electronically.
• Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or city hall. Check this listing for telephone and mail contacts for each town and city.

Registration ID requirements

When you register for the first time in Maine, you’ll need to provide identity documents that show you have established your voting residence in the State of Maine. The following documents are acceptable proof of identification for the purposes of registering to vote:

• Government document or credential with photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, State ID, valid U.S. Passport, military ID)
• Government ID document/credential without photo (i.e. certified birth certificate or signed Social Security card)
• An official document that shows name and address of voter (i.e. eligibility for public benefits, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck)
• Student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine
• Verified unique identifier (Maine driver’s license number or last four numbers of Social Security Number)

Voter ID Requirements

Maine does not require voters to present identification while voting. If a voter registers to vote on election day, he or she must provide identification and proof of where he or she lives.

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person at the voting place. You do not need to have a specific reason or be unable to vote at the voting place on Election Day to use an absentee ballot.

• Contact the municipal clerk in the town or city where you are registered to vote. Uniformed Service and Overseas voters will request an absentee ballot directly from the Secretary of State, Division of Elections.
• You can make a telephone request for your own ballot, which will be mailed to the address you provide to the clerk.
• You can request your own ballot electronically using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request service.
• You can make a written request by completing an absentee ballot application. Additionally, you can obtain a ballot for an immediate family member in this same way. A ballot will be mailed to the voter directly or to an immediate family member making the request. Your municipal clerk can tell you who is considered an immediate family member under the law.

You can also vote by absentee ballot in person. You may vote absentee at the clerk’s office as soon as absentee ballots are available. Absentee ballots are available at least 30 days before the election at the municipal clerk’s office. You don’t need to complete an application if you vote in person at the clerk’s office. The deadline for absentee voting in the presence of the clerk, unless special circumstances exist, is the Thursday before the election.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Maine
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in Maine

Tribal Nations

• Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
• Mi’kmaq Nation
• Passamaquoddy Tribe
• Penobscot Indian Nation

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Phil Bartlett
www.mainedems.org

Republican
Chairman, Hon. Richard A. Bennett
mainegop.com

Democrat
Chair, Ana Cuprill
www.wyodems.org

Republican
Chairman, Matt Micheli
wyoming.gop

State of Utah Elections & Voting 

Election Day is November 8

• October 28                  Deadline for election authority to receive voter registration*
• November 7                Deadline to postmark Mail Ballots
• November 8                Deadline to drop off Mail Ballots at a drop box
• November 8                Election Day

*Same-day registration is available at early voting or election day voting locations

To register to vote in Utah, you must be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• A resident of Utah for at least 30 days before the election
• 18 years old on or before the day of the election (16- and 17-year-olds can preregister)
• Not currently serving a felony sentence*

*If you are a convicted felon, you can register and vote unless you are currently serving a jail or prison sentence. Your voting rights are automatically restored when you are granted parole, sentenced to probation, or successfully complete your term of incarceration. You are eligible to register and vote if you are detained and awaiting trial and have not yet been convicted of a felony.

How to register to vote:

• Registering with a paper form. Fill out a paper registration form and mail or email a scanned copy to your county clerk. You can find your county clerk’s contact information at this link.
• Registering online at the website voter.utah.gov. A valid Utah driver license or valid Utah ID is required.
• Registering in-person at your county clerk’s office.

If you miss the October 28, 2022 registration deadline, you can register to vote at an early voting location or an Election Day voting location. However, you will need to present two forms of identification at the voting location to register.

Voter ID Requirements

If you are already registered to vote in Utah, you must have:

ONE primary form of ID that is valid (not expired), has your name, and has your photograph. These types of IDs include:

• Utah driver license
• ID card issued by the state of Utah or the US Government
• Utah concealed carry permit
• US passport
• Tribal ID card (does not require a photograph)
• Currently valid US military ID card

OR TWO forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence. These types of IDs may include:

• Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election
• Bank or other financial account statement
• Certified birth certificate
• Valid Social Security card
• Check issued by the state or federal government
• Currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license
• Certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card)
• Certified copy of court records showing the voter’s adoption or name change
• Bureau of Indian Affairs card
• Tribal treaty card
• Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
• Currently valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah
• Currently valid ID card issued by an employer
• Currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school, or professional school in Utah
• Current Utah vehicle registration

If you are not already registered to vote and are voting with a provisional ballot, you will need to show TWO acceptable forms of ID: one that verifies identify AND one for proof of residence.

Automatic Mail Ballots

If you are an active registered voter, you will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Click this link to check if you are an active registered voter. Your county clerk will mail ballots between October 18, 2022, and November 1, 2022.

Early In-Person Voting

Early in-person voting is available in all counties, but the window of availability may range from four days to two weeks. Check with your county clerk’s office to confirm availability.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Utah
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in Utah

Federally recognized tribes

• Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Utah
• Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah
• Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation
• Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Cedar Band of Paiutes, Kanosh Band of Paiutes, Koosharem Band of Paiutes, Indian Peaks Band of Paiutes, and Shivwits Band of Paiutes)
• Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Nevada and Utah

State recognized tribes

• None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Peter Corroon
www.utahdemocrats.org

Republican
Chairman, James Evans
utah.gop

Election Day is November 8

• October 11                  Deadline to postmark or submit regular voter registration
• October 12                  First day of late voter registration at your county election office
• November 7                Deadline for election authority to receive application for absentee ballot
• November 7                Deadline for late voter registration
• November 8                Deadline to postmark absentee ballots
• November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in Montana, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older on or before the next election
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Montana for at least 30 days
• Not be a convicted felon serving a sentence in a penal institution
• Not been judged in a court of law to be of unsound mind

How to register to vote:

• Visit your county election office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and complete a registration form. Late registration closes at noon on the day before an election.
• Fill out and sign a voter registration application and drop it off at your county election office, or mail it to the county election administrator. ID numbers provided on the voter registration card are kept confidential and are not available for public inspection.
• Fill out and sign a registration form when you apply for or renew your driver’s license or Montana ID.

Voter ID Requirements

At the polling place, you must show one of the following:

• Montana driver’s license
• Montana ID card
• Last four digits of social security number
• Military ID card
• Tribal photo ID card
• United States Passport
• Concealed carry permit

Or you can bring a photo ID with the individual’s name and at least one of the following qualifying items:

• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Paycheck or government check
• Other government document that includes your name and current address

If you do not have any of the items listed above, you can still vote by requesting and filling out a “Polling Place Elector ID” form.

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot:

• Fill out an Application for Absentee Ballot to have ballots for which you are eligible automatically mailed to you.
• An application may be mailed, or dropped off at the county election office.
• Applications must be received by the county election office by noon the day before the election. If you drop off the application you will be able to pick up the absentee ballot at the same time, once ballots are available.
• An absentee voting packet will be mailed to the address you indicated on your application, or you can pick up the packet at the county election office at the time you apply for the absentee ballot, if ballots are available at that time.
• After voting the absentee ballot, return in the envelope(s) provided. READ INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE PACKET CAREFULLY.
• Be sure to sign the affirmation on the signature envelope before sending back or dropping off. Note: The person to whom the ballot was issued must be the person signing the return envelope.
• You can track your absentee ballot for federal/state elections at My Voter Page.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Montana
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in Montana

Federally recognized tribes

• Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana
• Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
• Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana
• Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation
• Crow Tribe of Montana
• Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana
• Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation
• Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation

State recognized tribes

• None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Jim Larson
www.montanademocrats.org

Republican
Chairman, Jeff Essmann
www.mtgop.org 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chairman, Bert Marley
www.idahodems.org

Republican
Chairman, Stephen Yates
www.idgop.org

State of Colorado Voting and Elections  

Election Day is November 8

October 31                  Deadline to submit voter registration to receive a vote-by-mail ballot (same-day registration is available in person at the polls)

November 8                Deadline for election authority to receive vote-by-mail ballot

November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in Colorado, you must:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be 18 years old by election day (16- and 17-year-olds may pre-register)
• Be a Colorado resident for at least 22 days immediately before the election you intend to vote in
• Not be currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction

How to register to vote:

• Register online: requires valid social security number, Colorado Driver’s License, or Colorado ID card
• Register on paper: print, complete, and sign the Voter Registration Form then mail, hand deliver, or scan and deliver to your county clerk.

If you register to vote at least eight days before an election conducted by your county clerk and recorder, the clerk will automatically mail you a ballot. If you register after the eighth day before Election Day, you must visit one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers in your county to get a ballot.

Mail-In Ballots

Colorado has all vote-by-mail elections. All registered voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail before every primary and general election. Voters are encouraged to drop off ballots at designated drop off sites, drop-boxes, or mail their ballots in time to be received by the county clerk before the polls close. Postmarks do not count; ballots must be in the hands of the county clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day in order to be counted.

Voter ID Requirements

All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may also need to provide a photocopy of your identification when you return your mail ballot. The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:

• A valid Colorado driver’s license or valid Colorado identification card
• A valid U.S. passport.
• A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of Colorado.
• A valid pilot’s license
• A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph
• A copy of a current (within the last 60 days) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector
• A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood.
• A valid Medicare or Medicaid card
• A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate
• Certified documentation of naturalization.
• A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado
• A valid veteran identification card with a photograph
• A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership.

Any form of identification listed above that shows your address must show a Colorado address to qualify as an acceptable form of identification.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Colorado
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in Colorado

Federally recognized tribes

• Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
• Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado

State recognized tribes

• None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contacts

Democrat
Chairman, Rick Palacio
www.coloradodems.org

Republican
Chairman, Steve House
www.cologop.org

Election Day is November 8

• October 11                  Deadline to complete voter registration
• October 12                  First day of early voting
• October 28                  Deadline to request a ballot-by-mail
• November 8                Deadline for election authority to receive completed ballot-by-mail
• November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in Arizona, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Arizona for at least 29 days preceding the next election
• Be 18 years old on or before the next general election
• Be able to write your name or mark, unless prevented by physical disability
• Not have been convicted of a felony or treason (or have had your civil rights restored)
• Not currently be declared an incapacitated person by a court of law

How to register to vote:

• Register to vote on the online portal
• Print, complete, and sign a paper Voter Registration Form and mail or hand-deliver it to your County Recorder.

In order to register to vote in Arizona you must prove your citizenship. There are five ways to prove citizenship and be eligible to vote a full ballot in Arizona:

• Arizona Driver’s License: If you have an Arizona driver’s license or non-operating identification card issued after October 1, 1996, you will only need to provide the license number on box 9 of the voter registration form or register online at ServiceArizona.com.
• Tribal Identification: Enter your Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or Tribal Enrollment Number in box 10 of the voter registration form, or you may attach a legible photocopy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth.
• Citizenship and Naturalization Numbers: Enter your Alien Registration Number or Naturalization Certificate Number in box 11 or attach a legible photocopy of the certificate.
• Birth Certificate: A legible photocopy of a birth certificate that verifies citizenship and supporting legal documentation (i.e., marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name.
• US Passport: A legible photocopy of the pertinent pages of your passport.

Voter ID Requirements

When you arrive to vote at the polls on Election Day or during the early voting period you will announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or List #3.

List #1 – Sufficient Photo ID including name and address (One Required)

• Valid Arizona driver license
• Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification

List #2 – Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (Two Required)

• Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
• Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
• Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
• Indian census card
• Property tax statement of the elector’s residence
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• Arizona vehicle insurance card
• Recorder’s Certificate
• Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
• Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material”

List #3 – Mix & Match from Lists #1 & #2 (Two Required)

• Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register
• U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2
• U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2

Early In-Person Voting

Each county has different in-person early voting options starting 27-days before Election Day up through 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day. Visit your County Recorder’s website or contact your County Recorder directly to learn more about in-person early voting options in your county.

Ballot-by-Mail Voting

Most Arizonans already vote by mail, allowing them to fill out their ballot from the comfort of their home and then mail it back or drop it off at any drop-box or voting location in their county.

You can sign up for the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and you will automatically be sent a ballot-by-mail for elections in which you are eligible to vote.

• Online registration requires an AZ Driver’s License or Non-Operating ID number
• Print, complete, and sign the AEVL request form (PDF). Mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of the completed form to your County Recorder’s Office.
• If you do not have a printer, write out the required information from the request form, sign the document that you wrote, then mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of your handwritten request to your County Recorder’s Office.

You can also request a one-time ballot-by-mail. To do so:

• Use the online portal
• Call your County Recorder to request a ballot-by-mail for the 2022 Primary and/or General Election. You must provide your name, date of birth, residence address, and other identifying information.
• Print, complete, and sign the ballot-by-mail request form (PDF). Mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of the completed form to your County Recorder’s Office.
• If you do not have a printer, write out the required information from the request form, sign the document that you wrote, then mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of your handwritten request to your County Recorder’s Office.
• Email your County Recorder by following the directions at the link

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Arizona
• Arizona Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Voter Suppression of Native Americans in Arizona
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

State of Pennsylvania Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 8

• October 24                  Deadline to register to vote (no same-day registration)
• November 1                Deadline for election authority to receive request for mail-in or absentee ballot
• November 8                Deadline for election authority to receive mail-in or absentee ballots
• November 8                Election day

To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:

• Be a United States citizen for at least 30 days before the election
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register for at least 30 days before the election
• Be 18 years old by election day

How to register to vote:

• online
• by mail
• in person at your county voter registration office
• at PennDOT and some other government agencies.

Voter ID Requirements

You do not need to show ID at the poll, unless it’s your first time voting at a new polling place. If it’s your first time voting at a new location, you must bring one of the approved forms of identification. Your ID doesn’t need to be a photo ID. There are many forms of non-photo ID that are acceptable.

Absentee Voting

In Pennsylvania, you have two options for mail ballots.

• Mail-in ballot – Any qualified voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. You may simply request this ballot without a reason.
• Absentee ballot – If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness that prevents you from going to your polling place on election day, you can request this ballot type, which still requires you to list a reason for your ballot.

To apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot:

• Apply online
• Download and complete a paper mail-in or absentee ballot application
• Complete the online request form to have a paper application mailed to you
• Apply in person at your county election boardor other designated locations

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Pennsylvania
• ‘Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in Pennsylvania

Federally recognized tribes

• None

State recognized tribes

• None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chairman, Marcel Groen
www.padems.com

Republican
Chairman, Rob Gleason
www.pagop.org

State of New Jersey Elections and Voting

Election Day is November 8

• October 18                  Deadline for voter registration
• October 29                  First day of early voting
• November 1                Deadline to apply by mail for a mail-in ballot
• November 4                Deadline to apply online for a mail-in ballot
• November 6                Last day of early voting
• November 7                Deadline to apply in person for a mail-in ballot (3:00pm)
• November 8                Deadline for postmark of mail-in ballots
• November 8                Deadline for in person submission of mail-in ballot
• November 8                Election Day

To register to vote in New Jersey, you must be:

• A United States citizen
• At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18
• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
• A person not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States.

If you are not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United State, you CAN vote in NJ by completing a new voter registration form. Voter Restoration Handbook – Restore Your Right to Vote in New Jersey

How to register to vote:

Voters can register to vote online or by filling out a paper registration form.

To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:

• A current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC): Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature, or
• A Social Security number: To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you cannot register online. Click here to download the voter registration application for your county.

Voter ID Requirements

You do not need to show ID when you vote in person.

If a first-time voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place

Vote-by-Mail (absentee voting)

Any voter may apply for vote-by-mail by completing the Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot and returning the application to their County Clerk.

After you complete your Vote-By-Mail Ballot, return your ballot by one of three ways, mail it back, place it in one of your county’s Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations or return it to your County Board of Elections Office.

Vote-by-mail ballots do not require a witness or notary. They do require the voter’s signature.

Resources

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in New Jersey
• Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
• A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
• Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
• Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
• Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
• Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection

Tribes in New Jersey

Federally recognized tribes

• None

State recognized tribes

• Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation
• ​Ramapough Lenape Nation
• The Powhatan Renape Nation

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator, today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chairperson, John Currie
www.njdems.org

Republican
Chairperson, Tom Kean
www.njgop.org