Florida

State of Florida Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 7                    Deadline to register to vote
  • October 24                  Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot
  • October 26                  First day of early voting
  • November 2                Last day of early voting
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive vote-by-mail ballots
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in Florida, you must:

  1. Be a Citizen of the United States of America (A lawful permanent resident, commonly referred to as a “green card holder,” does not have the right to register or vote in Florida)
  2. Be a Florida resident
  3. Be at least 18 years old (You may pre-register to vote if you are 16 years old)
  4. Not have been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored
  5. Not have been convicted of a felony without your voting rights having been restored.

 

How to register to vote:

  • Online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov
  • Apply through any of these agencies while accessing their services:
    • Florida driver license office
    • Tax collector’s office that issues driver licenses or Florida identification cards
    • Voter registration agency. For more information about who these agencies are, visit our NVRA webpage.
  • By mail or in person. The statewide voter registration application form in the following versions are available for download and acceptable for registration: English PDF / Español PDF
  • Paper application forms may be found at any county Supervisor of Elections office, local library, or any entity authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits.

 

Voter ID Requirements

Whether voting during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a current and valid photo ID with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted:

  • Florida driver’s license
  • Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • United States passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Military identification
  • Student identification
  • Retirement center identification
  • Neighborhood association identification
  • Public assistance identification
  • Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06
  • Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality

If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.

If you do not bring proper ID, you can still vote a provisional ballot. As long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct, your provisional ballot will count provided the signature on your provisional ballot matches the signature in your registration record.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Florida.

 

Vote-by-Mail

Any registered voter may request a Vote-by-Mail ballot. A request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot may be made in one of the following ways:

  • By signed writing (e.g., mail, fax, or scanned attachment to an email) to Supervisor of Elections
  • In person at Supervisor of Elections’ office
  • By phone to Supervisor of Elections

The voter’s request must include the following information:

  • The voter’s name
  • The voter’s date of birth
  • The voter’s address (If the request is to mail the ballot to an address other than the one on file, the request must be a signed writing. An exception exists for absent uniformed service voter or an overseas voter seeking a vote-by-mail ballot.)
  • The voter’s Florida driver license, Florida identification card, or last four digits of the elector’s social security number, whichever may be verified in the supervisor’s records
  • The voter’s signature (if the request is written)

A vote-by-mail ballot can be returned by mail or delivered in person.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Florida

Federally recognized tribes

  • Seminole Tribe of Florida
  • Miccosukee Tribe of Indians

State recognized tribes

  • None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Nikki Fried
www.floridadems.org

Republican
Chairman, Evan Power
www.florida.gop

Delaware

State of Delaware Elections and Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 25                  First day of Early Voting
  • November 1                Deadline for election authority to receive application for absentee ballot
  • November 3                Last day of Early Voting
  • November 5                Deadline for voter registration (same-day registration is available at the polls)
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballots
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in Delaware, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be a resident of the state
  • Be 18 years old on or before the date of the next General Election.
  • Not have been adjudged mentally incompetent
  • Not currently be discharging a sentence for a felony
  • Not have been convicted of a disqualifying felony

 

How to register to vote:

 

Voter ID Requirements

You do not have to show ID to vote, but poll workers will ask you to show proof of identity. If you do not show ID, you must fill out a form before you can vote. Showing ID makes checking you in faster and reduces mistakes. IDs may include:

  • Delaware Drivers License or State ID
  • U. S. Passport
  • Signed Polling Place or Social Security Card
  • Signed vehicle registration
  • Signed credit card with photo
  • A similar document that identifies the person by photo or signature

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Delaware.

 

Absentee Voting

Voters may request an absentee ballot if they meet one of the qualifying reasons:

  • You are in the public service of the United States or the State of Delaware and are unable to come to the polls. This also applies to spouses or dependents who reside with or accompany public servants of the United States or of the State of Delaware or members of the Uniformed Services.
  • Your business or occupation prevents you from coming to the polls. This also applies to: persons providing care to a parent, spouse or child who is living at home and requires constant care, students, and otherwise eligible persons who are incarcerated.
  • You are sick, or temporarily or permanently physically disabled
  • You are on vacation
  • The tenets or teachings of your religion prevent you from coming to the polls

Complete and submit a Request for Vote by Mail Ballot to the Department of Elections Office in your county. You may get this form on the Department’s website, or apply online, or obtain one by contacting your county elections office.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Delaware

Federally Recognized Tribes 

  • None

State Recognized Tribes

  • Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware
  • Nanticoke Indian Tribe

Native Vote Coordinators

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

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Betsy Maron
www.deldems.org

Republican
Chair, Julianne Murray
www.delawaregop.com

Hawai’i

State of Hawaii Elections & Voting   

Election Day is November 5

  • October 18                  Voters start receiving their General Election mail ballot packet
  • October 22                  First day of early in-person voting at voter service center
  • October 28                  Deadline to complete and postmark voter registration by paper Voter Registration Application (After this date, applicants may continue to register for the General Election using the Online Voter Registration System or at a voter service center.)
  • October 29                  Deadline to request an absentee ballot be sent to an alternate address
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive Mail Ballot
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in Hawaii, you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • A resident of Hawaii
  • 18 years old by election day (16- and 17-year-olds can preregister)

 

How to register to vote:

  • Voter may register at any time in-person at a voter service center.
  • Online Voter Registration: You must provide a Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID, and your Social Security Number.
  • Paper application: print, complete, sign, and submit application to your County Elections Division. Applications are also available at U.S. Post Offices, public libraries, most state agencies, and county elections divisions.
  • Automatic Voter Registration Through DMV: Applicants can register to vote at the Department of Motor Vehicles when they complete a driver license or State ID application. If the applicant is already registered to vote, the information provided will automatically be used to update their name and/or address unless the applicant declines.
  • Voter registration is also included when applying to receive public assistance with the Department of Health and Department of Human Services programs.

Once registered, you will automatically receive a ballot packet at least 18 days before each election.

If you miss the registration deadline, same day voter registration is available at voter service centers, to register and vote in-person, beginning 10 days prior and through election day.

If you require special assistance (i.e. large print, taped materials, etc.) contact the Office of Elections at 453-VOTE (8683).

 

Voter ID Requirements

With vote-by-mail, voter signatures are matched with the signatures on file as the form of voter identification.

For in-person voting, poll workers may ask you provide a photo ID with a signature. However, this is not required in order to vote. If you have no ID you will be asked to give your date of birth and address to the poll worker in order to verify the information in the poll book.

Identification is required of first-time voters who register by mail and do not provide proof of identification with their application. Acceptable forms of ID include any current and valid photo ID, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Hawaii.

 

Mail Ballots

Each registered voter in Hawaii will automatically receive their ballot in the mail approximately eighteen (18) days prior to each election. Return your completed Mail Ballot:

  • By Mail: Place your voted ballot in the mail using the postage-paid return envelope. Be mindful of USPS delivery times to ensure it is received by the deadline.
  • By Ballot Drop Box: Drop your voted ballot at a ballot drop box location within your county. Locations and hours will be announced closer to the election.

Voted ballots must be received by your County Elections Divisions by 7:00 pm on Election Day to be counted.

 

Early In-Person Voting

Voter Service Centers offer in-person accessible voting and voter registration, and are open 10 days before and on Election Day. Services include accessible in person voting and same day registration.

 

Resources

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Adrian Tam
www.hawaiidemocrats.org

Republican
Chair, Tamara McKay
www.gophawaii.com

Vermont

State of Vermont Voting & Elections

Election Day is November 5

  • November 4                Deadline to request an early or absentee ballot (by 5 p.m. or by the close of the town clerk’s office)
  • November 5                Deadline for absentee ballots to be received  (before 7 p.m. at a polling place or close of the town clerk’s office)
  • November 5                Election Day (same-day registration is allowed at the polls, but online voter registration should be completed by the Friday before Election Day to be processed in time)

 

To register to vote in Vermont, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be a resident of Vermont in the town where your residential address is, or be a military or overseas voter whose last US residence was in Vermont
  • Take, or have previously taken the Voter’s Oath
  • Be 18 or older on Election Day

*If you were convicted of a felony, you can register and vote in Vermont. If you are currently in prison, you can register and vote in Vermont.

 

How to register to vote:

If you are registering to vote in Vermont for the first time by mail or online, you must include a photocopy of an acceptable form of ID. Acceptable forms of ID are:

  • Valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement
  • Another government document containing your residential address

There is no party registration in Vermont.

 

Voter ID Requirements

You are not required to show identification when you vote. In Vermont, only first-time voters who have registered by mail have to show ID in order to vote. If you registered when you renewed your driver’s license, or as part of a voter registration drive, you will not be required to show ID.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Vermont.

 

Absentee Voting

In Vermont, we make it easy to vote. If you prefer to vote early or by mail you can! You can request an absentee ballot online or you can fill out this absentee ballot request form and return it to the town clerk in person or via mail or email. Find your Town Clerk’s mailing address and email address at here.

Early or absentee voter ballots must be returned to the town clerk’s office before the close of business on the day before the election (be sure to check your town clerk’s hours) or to the polling place by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The ballots may be returned by mail or in person, unless the ballots were delivered by justices of the peace who would then return them to the town clerk.

 

Early In-Person Voting

Vermont does not have early voting polling places, but voters who want to request an early voting ballot may choose to deposit the ballot into a ballot drop box, if the town or city where you would vote in person has one. View an interactive map of polling places and drop boxes here. 

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Vermont

Federally recognized tribes

  • None

State recognized tribes

  • Elnu Abenaki Tribe
  • Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation
  • Koasek Abenaki Tribe
  • Missiquoi Abenaki Tribe

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator.

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, David Glidden
www.vtdemocrats.org

 

Republican
Chair, Paul Dame
www.vtgop.org

Rhode Island

State of Rhode Island Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 7                    Deadline to submit voter registration
  • October                   First day of early in-person voting
  • November 4                Last day of early in-person voting
  • November 4                Deadline to submit absentee ballot applications
  • November 5                Election day

 

To register to vote in Rhode Island, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of Rhode Island
  • Be at least 16 year old (must be 18 to vote)
  • Not be incarcerated in a correctional facility upon a felony conviction
  • Not be presently judged “mentally incompetent” to vote by a court of law

 

How to register to vote:

 

Voter ID Requirements
Poll workers will ask you to show a Photo ID when you vote at your polling place.

IDs must be valid and not have expired more than six (6) months prior to voting, but they do not need to have your current address.

  • RI driver’s license/permit
  • U.S. passport
  • ID card issued by any federally recognized tribal government
  • ID card issued by an educational institution in the U.S.
  • U.S. military ID card
  • ID card issued by the U.S. government or State of Rhode Island (RIPTA bus pass, etc.)
  • Government issued medical card
  • RI Voter ID card

No eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring ID to the polls can vote using a standard provisional ballot, which will be counted if the signature they give at the polling place matches the signature on their voter registration card. Mail ballots will not require Voter ID, but do require signature verification.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Rhode Island.

 

Absentee Voting

Rhode Island voters who are unable, or prefer not, to go the polls on Election Day can vote by mail. Follow the steps below to apply for and vote with a mail ballot.

The local board of canvassers will review your application and compare your signature with the signature on your voter record.

Completed absentee ballots can be mailed to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, hand delivered to drop box locations around the state, or hand delivered to the Board of Elections.

 

Early In-Person Voting 

Most cities and towns will host early voting at their local board of canvassers located in your city/town hall. Be sure to check the designated early voting location for hours of availability.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Rhode Island

Federally recognized tribes

  • Narragansett Indian Tribe

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator.

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Joseph McNamara
www.ridemocrats.org

 

Republican
Chair, Joe Powers
www.ri.gop

New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 30                  Deadline for voter registration (same-day voter registration is available)
  • November 4                Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballots
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in New Hampshire, you must:

  • Be 18 years old by Election Day
  • 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.

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

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.

Acceptable IDs include:

  • 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 (learn more about the specific student ID rules here);
  • 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).

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.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in New Hampshire.

 

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.

 

Early In-Person Voting

New Hampshire does not have early in-person voting.

 

Resources

 

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

Democrat
Chair, Raymond Buckley
www.nhdp.org

Republican
Chair, Chris Ager
www.nh.gop

Maine

State of Maine Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 15                  Deadline to complete voter registration by mail (there is no deadline to complete voter registration in person in your town office or city hall)
  • October 31                  Deadline to request absentee ballot or vote by absentee ballot in person at the clerk’s office
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballots
  • November 5                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. A 17 year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election (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).
  • 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.

If you forget to register to vote, don’t worry. The State of Maine has same-day voter registration. Simply fill out your card at the polls on Election Day.

 

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, ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe)
  • 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.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Maine.

 

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.

  • You can request your own ballot electronically using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request service.
  • Contact the municipal clerk in the town or city where you are registered to vote. You can make a telephone request for your own ballot, which will be mailed to the address you provide to the clerk. Uniformed Service and Overseas voters will request an absentee ballot directly from the Secretary of State, Division of Elections.
  • 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.NOTE: Ballots obtained by the voter or an immediate family member do not require witnesses, unless the voter receives assistance from another person in reading or marking the ballot.

Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election, unless special circumstances exist. Make your request early to allow enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you. The deadline for absentee voting in the presence of the clerk, unless special circumstances exist, is the Thursday before the election.

 

In-Person Absentee Voting

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.

 

Ranked-choice Voting (RCV)

The State of Maine is using ranked-choice voting for all of Maine’s state-level primary elections, and in general elections ONLY for federal offices, including the office of U.S. President.

Visit the Resources for Ranked-choice Voting (RCV) page for more information.

 

Resources

 

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, Bev Uhlenhake
www.mainedems.org

Republican
Chair, Joel Stetkis
mainegop.com

Wyoming

Election Day is November 5

  • October 8                    First day of absentee voting
  • October 21                  Deadline for voter registration (same-day registration is available at polls)
  • November 4                Deadline to request an absentee ballot
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive absentee ballot
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in Wyoming, you must:

  • Be 18 years of age on Election Day
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Be a resident of Wyoming and the precinct in which you register
  • Provide your valid Wyoming driver’s license
    • If you do not have your current valid driver’s license with you, you must provide the number and additional acceptable identification as noted here
    • If you have not been issued a Wyoming driver’s license or yours is expired, you must provide:
      • A statement to that effect (on the Wyoming registration application)
      • The last four digits of your social security number; and
      • Additional acceptable identification.
  • Not convicted of a felony, or if convicted, has had civil or voting rights restored
  • Not be adjudicated mentally incompetent

If you have neither a valid Wyoming driver’s license nor a social security number, please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on the Voter Registration Application form and contact your county clerk.

 

How to register to vote:

  • Visit your county clerk’s website to find locations in your county where you may register in person.
  • If you cannot register in person at any of your county’s locations, you may register by mail. The following items are required when mailing in your registration application to your county clerk’s office:

 

Voter ID Requirements

Wyoming voters will be required to show an acceptable form of identification when voting in person. There are many ID options for you to use to prove your identity. Any of the following documents will be accepted:

  • WY Driver’s License or ID Card
  • Tribal ID Card
  • Valid US Passport
  • US Military Card
  • DL or ID Card from Another State
  • University of Wyoming Student ID
  • Wyoming Community College Student ID
  • Wyoming Public School Student ID
  • Valid Medicare Insurance Card
  • Valid Medicaid Insurance Card
  • Valid Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, you may obtain a free Wyoming Identification Card from your local Driver Services office. Click here to find your nearest office.

Voters who mail in their absentee ballot are not required to provide any additional form of identification.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Wyoming.

 

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter in Wyoming may request an absentee ballot for any or all elections within a calendar year. You can request an absentee ballot:

Ballots may be returned to the county clerk in the following ways:

  • In Person – Bring your completed absentee ballot in the signed envelope to your county clerk’s office.
  • By Mail – Mail your completed absentee ballot in the provided envelope to your county clerk’s office. (Mail delivery within the county may take up to seven (7) days, and longer if you’re mailing your ballot from outside the county.)

 

Early In-Person Voting

Voters may cast their ballot stating 28 days ahead of Election Day at early voting sites. For more information on times and locations contact your county clerk.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Wyoming

Federally recognized tribes

  • Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation
  • Eastern Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Joe Barbuto
www.wyodems.org

 

Republican
Chair, W. Frank Eathorne
www.wyoming.gop

Utah

State of Utah Elections & Voting 

Election Day is November 5

  • October 25                  Deadline for election authority to receive voter registration*
  • November 4                Deadline to postmark Mail Ballots
  • November 5                Deadline to drop off Mail Ballots at a drop box (by 8:00pm)
  • November 5                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 term of imprisonment for a felony sentence**

*A voter who is 17 years of age is eligible to participate in a Primary Election if they will turn 18 years of age on or before the date of the next General Election.

**If you are a convicted felon, 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:

If you miss the 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 voting in person and 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.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Utah.

 

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 mail ballot must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office the day before Election Day. You can also drop your ballot off at a drop box location before 8:00 pm on Election Day. Find drop box locations near you.

 

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

 

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, Diane Lewis
www.utahdemocrats.org

Native American Caucus
Chair, Davina Smith
udp.nac@gmail.com

 

Republican
Chair, Robert Axson
www.utgop.org

Montana

Election Day is November 5

  • October 7                    Deadline to postmark or submit regular voter registration
  • November 4                Deadline (noon) for election authority to receive application for absentee ballot
  • November 4                Deadline (noon) for late voter registration
  • November 5                Deadline (8pm) for the election office to receive absentee ballots
  • November 5                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 photo IDs:

  • Montana driver’s license
  • Montana ID card
  • 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 that shows the elector’s name and current address:

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

If you are having difficulty obtaining identification, please contact soselections@mt.gov

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Montana.

 

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

 

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, Robyn Driscoll
www.montanademocrats.org

 

Republican
Chair, Don “K” Kaltschmidt
www.mtgop.org