Nevada

State of Nevada Elections and Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 22                  Deadline to postmark mailed-in voter registrations
  • October 26                  First day of early voting
  • November 1                Last day of early voting
  • November 5                Deadline to postmark Mail Ballots (must be received by the 9th)
  • November 5                Election Day (same-day voter registration is available at the polls during Early Voting and on Election Day)

 

To register to vote in Nevada, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old by election day ( all U.S. citizens who are 17 years old but less than 18 years old to preregister to vote)
  • Have resided in Nevada for 30 days prior to the election and resided in their precinct at least 10 days before the date of the election
  • Not be currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction*

*As of 2019, any Nevada resident who is convicted of a felony is immediately restored the right to vote upon the individual’s release from prison. There is no waiting period or action required by the individual. The restoration of voting rights is automatic and immediate upon the individual’s release from prison, regardless of the category of felony committed or whether the individual is still on either parole or probation.

 

How to register to vote:

All counties now offer online registration, but if you are not eligible for online voter registration (must have  a current and valid Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles) or prefer to register to vote using a mail-in voter registration form, you can complete a fillable mail-in voter registration form. To register to vote using the fillable mail-in voter registration form in .pdf format, visit the Voter Registration Form and follow the steps below:

  • Answer the eligibility questions.
  • Enter your personal information into the spaces provided and select ‘Generate Voter Registration Form.’
  • Print out the form and don’t forget to sign it.
  • Mail or deliver the form in person to the county clerk or registrar of voters in your county.

You may also register to vote at any NV Department of Motor Vehicles office, at your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office, at various social service agencies, and on college campuses.

As of 2019, legislative session introduced same-day registration to the State of Nevada. Essentially, same-day registration allows a voter to register for the first time or update their existing registration on the same day they vote. Detailed information about the same-day registration process can be found here.

 

Voter ID Requirements

You do not need to show ID when you vote in person in Nevada. First time voters may be required to show identification and establish Nevada residency if they did not provide a Nevada driver’s license or ID card or the last four digits of their social security number on their voter registration form.

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

 

Mail Ballot Voting

As of 2021, all registered voters in Nevada will receive a ballot by mail. You can request to opt-out by submitting this form [English][Spanish], or [Tagalog] to your county clerk.

 

Early Voting

Early voting is easy in Nevada, and is available to every voter. Voters can vote at any location in their respective county where early voting is offered. Early Voting and Ballot Drop Off Locations will be posted when they are made available by the County Clerks, usually in mid-September.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Nevada

Federally recognized tribes

  • Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Nevada
  • Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation, Nevada
  • Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony and Campbell Ranch, Nevada
  • Summit Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada
  • Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Four constituent bands: Battle Mountain Band; Elko Band; South Fork Band and Wells Band)
  • Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Nevada
  • Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community, & Washoe Ranches)
  • Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada
  • Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Nevada
  • Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Nevada
  • Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Nevada
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Nevada
  • Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Nevada
  • Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Nevada
  • Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of the Duckwater Reservation, Nevada
  • Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada
  • Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation, Nevada and Oregon

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Daniele Monroe-Moreno
nvdems.com

 

Republican
Michael J. McDonald
nevadagop.org 

 

North Dakota

State of North Dakota Elections & Voting

Election day is November 5

  • September 26             Absentee ballots made available
  • November 4                Deadline to postmark or submit absentee ballots
  • November 5                Election Day

To vote in North Dakota, you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • A resident of North Dakota and your voting precinct for 30 days before an election
  • 18 years of age or older by election day

 

Voter Registration

North Dakota does not have voter registration. You simply need to bring valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.

 

Voter ID Requirements

Identification must be valid (non-expired) and include the voter’s name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

  • North Dakota driver’s license
  • North Dakota nondriver’s identification card (provided at no cost)
  • tribal government issued identification (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address)
  • long term care identification certificate from a North Dakota facility

If a voter does not have a form of identification that includes his or her current North Dakota residential address or date of birth, the voter can present the following supplemental documents:

  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement
  • Check or a document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address)
  • Paycheck

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in North Dakota.

 

Absentee Voting

North Dakota has no-excuse absentee voting. Applications can be found on this online form or downloaded here. There is no deadline for absentee ballot applications, but absentee ballots must be returned or postmarked by the day before Election Day. Voters who cast absentee ballots or vote by mail must include a valid form of identification with their ballot.

Strategically placed secure absentee ballot drop-boxes are provided in each county for
voters who wish to deliver their absentee ballot directly to the county rather than return by U.S. Postal Service mail.

 

Early In-Person Voting

Some communities offer early voting at certain dates and times prior to Election Day. Find your polling place address and voting times.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in North Dakota

Federally recognized tribes

  • Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation
  • Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
  • Spirit Lake Tribe
  • Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinator

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

North Dakota Native Vote website

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Adam Goldwyn
https://demnpl.com/

 

Republican
Chair, Sandi Sanford
https://ndgop.org/

Oklahoma

State of Oklahoma Elections and Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 11                  Deadline to register to vote
  • October 21                  Deadline to request absentee ballot
  • October 30                 First day of early voting
  • November 2               Last day of early voting
  • November 4                Deadline to hand-deliver absentee ballots
  • November 5                Deadline for election authority to receive mailed-in absentee ballots
  • November 5                Election day

 

To register to vote in Oklahoma, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of Oklahoma
  • Be at least 18 years old (17 1/2 year olds can preregister to vote)
  • Not be currently serving a sentence for a felony (including probation and parole)
  • Not be judged incapacitated by a court

 

How to register to vote:

  • Online: Register online using the OK Voter Portal’s Online Voter Registration System.  (An Oklahoma Driver License/State ID and a signature on file with Service Oklahoma is required.)
  • By-mail: Download a Voter Registration Application from the State Election Board website or fill out a Voter Registration Application using the OK Voter Portal “wizard.” Applications are also available at your County Election Board, most tag agencies, libraries, and post offices. Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to your County Election Board to complete the process.
  • In-Person: Register at your County Election Board office, your local tag agency, or with select public assistance agencies when you apply for, update, or renew services. Submitted applications will be mailed to the State Election Board by the agent at no cost.

 

Voter ID Requirements

Proof of identification is required to vote in Oklahoma. There are three ways to show proof of identity:

  • Photo Identification: A document used for proof of identity for voting must have been issued by the United States government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government and must contain the following information:
    • The name of the person to whom it was issued
    • A photograph of the person to whom it was issued
    • An expiration date that is after the date of the election, unless the identification is valid indefinitely
    • *The law requires the voter’s name on the proof of identity document to “substantially conform” to the voter’s name in the Precinct Registry.  In other words, your name on your proof of identity must match your name in the Precinct Registry.
  • County election board voter identification card: voters may use the free voter identification card they received by mail from the County Election Board when they registered to vote.  The law allows use of the voter identification card even though it does not include a photograph.
  • Affidavit with provisional ballot: If you do not show proof of identity, you may vote only by provisional ballot. Voters who cast provisional ballots are required to fill out and sign an affidavit that explains why their provisional ballot should be counted. After election day, County Election Board officials will investigate the information provided by the voter on the affidavit and either will approve the provisional ballot for counting or will reject it based on the outcome of that investigation.

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

 

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter in Oklahoma may vote by absentee ballot. It is not necessary to give a reason, although some voters may qualify for special conditions.

There are several types of absentee ballots – each with specific instructions for requesting a ballot and returning a ballot. View the full list and requirements here.

 

Early In-Person Voting

In-person absentee voting – more commonly referred to as “early voting” in Oklahoma – is available to all voters. No excuse is needed.

You can vote early in your county at your designated early voting location from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday preceding an election. You must vote in the county where you are registered.

In addition to early voting the Thursday and Friday preceding an election, early voting is also available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday immediately preceding a state or federal Primary Election, Runoff Primary Election, General Election or Presidential Preferential Primary Election.

Early voting is also available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the Wednesday preceding the General Election.

Find your early voting location here.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Oklahoma

Federally Recognized Tribes

  • Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians
  • Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town
  • Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
  • Cherokee Nation
  • Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
  • Citizen Potawatomi Nation
  • Comanche Nation
  • Delaware Nation
  • Delaware Tribe of Indians
  • Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Kaw Nation
  • Kialegee Tribal Town
  • Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Muscogee (Creek) Nation
  • Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
  • Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
  • Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
  • Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
  • Quapaw Tribe of Indians
  • Sac & Fox Nation
  • Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
  • Seneca-Cayuga Nation
  • Shawnee Tribe
  • The Chickasaw Nation
  • The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
  • The Osage Nation
  • Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
  • Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
  • United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
  • Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco and Tawakonie)
  • Wyandotte Nation

State Recognized Tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Alicia Andrews

okdemocrats.org
Republican
Chair, Nathan Dahm
okgop.com

 

Oregon

State of Oregon Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 15                  Deadline to register to vote
  • November 5                Deadline to postmark mail-in ballots
  • November 5                Election day

 

To register to vote in Oregon, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • A resident of Oregon
  • At least 16 years old (must be 18 years old to vote)

 

How to register to vote:

Many voters are automatically registered when they go to the DMV. Learn more about Oregon’s Motor Voter Act.

 

Voter Registration ID Requirements

Oregon voters do not need to show ID to vote, but to register to vote online you will need an Oregon driver’s license, permit or ID card number issued by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV).

If you do not have valid Oregon ID, provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you do not have valid Oregon ID or Social Security number, provide a copy of one of the following that shows your name and current address:
valid photo identification

  • a paycheck stub
  • a utility bill
  • a bank statement
  • a government document
  • proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEH)

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

 

Vote by Mail

There are no polling places. ​Vote-by-mail is a modern and secure way to vote that Ore​gonians have been using for more than 20 years. Oregon has been an all vote by mail state for twenty years. Voters’ pamphlets and ballots are mailed to active registered voters two to three weeks before each statewide election.

Update your voter information online using My Vote​​.​​​​​​  If you need your ballot mailed to a different address than the one on record, fill out the Absentee Ballot Request Form,

Voters can return ballots by mailed or at any official drop box across the state. The ballot can be mailed or dropped off at any official drop box​​ ​across the state or delivered to the county elections office.

​​​​​​Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid post mark by 8 p.m. on Election Day.​​​​​​​​​

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Oregon

Federally recognized tribes

  • Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
  • Klamath Tribes
  • Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
  • Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
  • Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
  • Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
  • Coquille Indian Tribe
  • Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
  • Alturas Indian Rancheria, California
  • Burns Paiute Tribe

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinator

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Dr. Rosa Colquitt
www.dpo.org

 

Republican
Chair, Justin Hwang
www.oregon.gop

South Dakota

Elections & Voting in South Dakota

Election day is November 5

  • September 20                         Absentee voting begins
  • October 21                               Voter registration deadline
  • November 4                            Deadline request an absentee ballot
  • November 5                            Deadline to return an absentee ballot by mail
  • November 5                            General Election

 

To register to vote in South Dakota, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Reside in South Dakota
  • Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
  • Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction
  • Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court

* Under South Dakota Codified Law § 12-4-18, a person currently serving a felony conviction in either federal or state court shall be removed from the voter registration records. A person so disqualified becomes eligible to register to vote upon completion of his or her entire sentence (must complete probation, parole, restitution; including all fines and fees). A person who receives a suspended imposition of sentence does not lose the right to vote

 

How to register to vote:

Print the Voter Registration Form, fill-out the form, sign it and then submit it to your County Auditor. Your Voter Registration form with an original signature must be received by the auditor 15 days before any election if you wish to vote in that election. South Dakota law does not allow you to submit your voter registration form via fax or email. South Dakota does not allow same-day voter registration.

You may also register to vote at the following locations:

  • County auditor’s office
  • Driver’s license station (when you are renewing or applying for a driver’s license you may also register to vote on the driver’s license application)
  • City Finance Office
  • Public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC
  • Department of Human Services offices which provide assistance to the disabled
  • Military recruitment offices

 

Voter ID Requirements

All voters who appear at a polling place must show proof of identification. Approved forms of photo identification include:

  • A South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver identification card
  • A passport or an identification card, including a picture, issued by an agency of the United States government
  • A tribal identification card, including a picture
  • A current student identification card, including a picture, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within the State of South Dakota.

If a voter is not able to present a form of personal identification, the voter may complete an affidavit in lieu of the personal identification.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in South Dakota.

 

Absentee Voting

Any registered South Dakota voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Absentee ballots can be requested in person at a local election office or by printing out a form and mailing it in to your County Election Official. Absentee ballots cannot be requested online.

In South Dakota, the County Election Official must receive your application for absentee ballot no later than 5 p.m. the day before the election. Your voted ballot MUST be received by your County Election Official on Election Day in enough time to deliver your ballot to your voting precinct before the polls close.

 

Early In-Person Voting

Early Voting begins 46 days before the election (in-person absentee voting) and ends the day before Election Day.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in South Dakota

Federally recognized tribes

  • Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota
  • Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation
  • Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation
  • Oglala Sioux Tribe
  • Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation
  • Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation
  • Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota
  • Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinator

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Shane Merrill
www.sddp.org

 

Republican
Chair, John Wiik
www.sdgop.com

Connecticut

State of Connecticut Elections and Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 29                  Deadline to postmark or hand deliver voter registration applications (same-day voter registration is available at the polls)
  • November 4                Deadline to request absentee/mail-in ballot
  • November 5                Deadline to return absentee ballots by mail and hand-delivery
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in Connecticut, you must:

  • Be at least 17 and turning 18 on or before Election Day
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be living in Connecticut
  • Not be currently incarcerated by reason of a felony conviction (A person is eligible to have their voting privileges restored upon release from incarceration in a correctional institution)

 

How to register to vote:

The pre-election voter registration cutoff deadline is seven (7) days before Election Day. Connecticut also has Election Day Registration on Election Day itself for voters who need it.

 

Voter ID Requirements

  • At the poll, you must present:
    • Your social security card, or
    • Any pre-printed form of identification that shows your:
      • name and address, or
      • name and signature, or
      • name and photograph, or
  • You must sign a statement under penalty of false statement on Form ED-681 entitled, “Signatures of Electors Who Did Not Present ID”, provided by the Secretary of the State that the elector whose name appears on the official check list is the same person who is signing the form.

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

 

Absentee Voting

Connecticut has strict laws regarding who can vote absentee.

  • Are you an active member of the armed forces of the United States?
  • Will you be out of town on Election Day?
  • Does sickness prevent you from voting in person on Election Day?
  • Do your religious beliefs prevent you from performing secular activities like voting on Election Day?
  • Will you be performing duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own on Election Day?
  • Does a physical disability prevent you from voting in person on election day?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are eligible to vote absentee.

Under Connecticut law, in order to vote by absentee ballot, a voter must be an active, registered voter (more on Connecticut’s voter rolls can be found at myvote.ct.gov/voterrolls) and have filled out an absentee ballot application. Absentee ballot applications are available for download online (at myvote.ct.gov/absentee) and at the office of the Town Clerk in each town.

 

Early In-Person Voting

The length of the early voting period depends on the type of election:

  • 14 days for general elections
  • 7 days for most primaries; and
  • 4 days for special elections and the presidential preference primary

These periods generally include weekends (but not legal holidays) and end two days before the election to allow elections officials to prepare for election day. The opening date is shifted to accommodate this (e.g., for a general election, early voting opens at least 15 days before the election). For all elections, early voting locations must be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, for general elections and most primaries, the locations must be open on the last Tuesday and Thursday of the period from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Connecticut

Federally recognized tribes

  • Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe
  • Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut

State recognized tribes

  • Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation
  • Golden Hill Paugussett
  • Schaghticoke Tribal Nation

 

Native Vote Coordinator

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator.

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Nancy DiNardo
www.ctdems.org

Republican
Chair, Ben Proto
www.ct.gop

Washington

State of Washington Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 18                  Start of 18-day voting period. Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers
  • October 28                  Deadline to receive voter registrations online and by mail
  • November 5                Deadline for in-person voter registration
  • November 5                Election Day – deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m.

 

To register to vote in Washington, you must be:

  • A citizen of the United States
  • A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day
  • At least 18 years old.
  • If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify.
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
  • Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
  • Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction

*Effective January 1st, 2022, if you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, another state, or in federal court, your right to vote will be restored automatically as long as you are not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison.

 

How to register to vote:

It’s easy and secure to register online (you’ll need a Washington State Driver License or ID), by mail with a paper form, at a county elections office, or when you get your new state driver license or ID at the Department of Licensing. In-person same day registration and voting is allowed at your county’s election office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

 

Absentee/Mail-In Voting

Washington votes by mail every election. If you are registered to vote in Washington, there is no need to request a ballot. Confirm your registration at VoteWA.gov. Return your ballot by official drop box or by mail, no stamp needed. Your ballot must be deposited or postmarked by Election Day. If mailed, the USPS recommends that you mail a week before Election Day. Washington State Vote-By-Mail Fact Sheet

 

Voter ID Requirements

Your signature on ballot declaration or provisional ballot must match voter registration record, or you must provide a valid (not expired) photo ID such as:

  • Driver’s license
  • State ID card
  • Student ID card
  • Tribal ID card
  • Employer ID card
  • US Passport

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements for Washington.

 

Early In-Person Voting

You can vote in person starting 18 days before an election and up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find your voting center by logging into VoteWA.gov or by contacting your county elections office. If you’re already registered, you don’t need to provide an ID.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Washington

Federally recognized tribes

  • Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation
  • Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
  • Hoh Indian Tribe
  • Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington
  • Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation
  • Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
  • Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation
  • Lower Elwha Tribal Community
  • Skokomish Indian Tribe
  • Cowlitz Indian Tribe
  • Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation
  • Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation
  • Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
  • Tulalip Tribes of Washington
  • Samish Indian Nation
  • Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe
  • Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
  • Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
  • Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation
  • Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation
  • Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation
  • Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation
  • Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
  • Nisqually Indian Tribe
  • Nooksack Indian Tribe
  • Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
  • Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
  • Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

State recognized tribes

  • Chinook Indian Tribe

 

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Shasti Conrad
www.wa-democrats.org


Republican
Chair, Jim Walsh
www.wsrp.org

 

Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Voting & Elections

Election Day is November 5

  • October 16                  Deadline for online and mail-in voter registration
  • October 22                  First day of in-person absentee (early) voting
  • October 31                  Deadline to request absentee ballot
  • November 1                Deadline for in-person voter registration
  • November 3               Last day of in-person absentee (early) voting at the municipal clerk’s office
  • November 5                Election Day (same day registration is available at the polls)

 

To register to vote in Wisconsin, you must be:

  • At least 18 years old on or before Election Day
  • A U.S. citizen
  • Reside at your current address for at least 28 days prior to the election
  • Are not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction, including incarceration, parole, probation, or extended supervision.
  • You cannot vote if a judge has specifically determined you to be incompetent to vote.

 

How to register to vote:

Online: You can register to vote online up to 20 days before the election. If you have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State of Wisconsin ID card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) you can register to vote online at MyVote.

By mail: Up to 20 days before the election. Registration forms should be mailed to your municipal clerk. You can start your voter registration form online at myvote.wi.gov. Your form must be printed, signed, and mailed or delivered, to your municipal clerk. If you are registering by mail, you can use any of the forms of Proof of residence except a residential lease.

In the municipal clerk’s office: You may register in-person in your municipal clerk’s office up until the Friday before the election at 5:00 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later.

At the polling place on Election Day: You may register at the polls on Election Day.

You must always provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote.

 

Voter ID Requirements

You will need to show an original copy of an acceptable photo ID to vote in-person. You will also be required to provide a photocopy of your ID to cast an absentee ballot by mail, with certain exceptions for military and permanent overseas voters and permanent absentee voters.

These are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election:

  • A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended, and with or without a star in the right-hand corner.
  • A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card, with or without a star in the right-hand corner
  • Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service
  • A U.S. passport
  • An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.)
  • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.)
    • If the university or college ID is expired, the student ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment.

These photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:

  • A veteran’s photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs
  • A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented
  • A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
  • An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)

You can get a free state ID card from the Division of Motor Vehicles if you do not already have a Wisconsin driver license.

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

 

Absentee Voting

All registered voters are eligible to vote absentee. You can request an absentee ballot on myvote.wi.gov or make a request to your municipal clerk in writing or electronically using the Application for Absentee Ballot or statement containing all the information required on the form. The request must be in the office of the municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the *5th day preceding an election.

Absentee ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. The ballot can either be returned by mail, dropped off at your clerk’s office, or taken to your polling place or absentee counting location on Election Day.

 

In-Person Early Voting

Voters can vote at your municipal clerk’s office before Election Day starting 14 days before the election and ending the Sunday before Election Day.

Note: A person cannot request an absentee ballot in person and leave the clerk’s office with the ballot. The ballot is either voted in the clerk’s office, or the clerk must mail the ballot to the elector.

 

Resources

 

Tribes in Wisconsin

Federally recognized tribes

  • Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
  • Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
  • Stockbridge Munsee Community
  • Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
  • Sokaogon Chippewa Community
  • Oneida Nation
  • Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
  • Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
  • Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin
  • Forest County Potawatomi Community
  • Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation

State recognized tribes

  • None

 

Native Vote Coordinator(s):

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

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Ben Wikler
www.wisdems.org

American Indian Caucus
Chair, Arvina Martin

 

Republican
Chair, Brian Schimming
www.wisgop.org

District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia Elections & Voting         

Election Day is November 5

  • September 30            DCBOE begins sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters
  • October 11                  Mail ballot drop boxes open
  • October 15                  Deadline to register to vote (same-day registration is available during Early Voting and on Election Day)
  • October  28                 First day of Early Voting
  • November 3                Last day of Early Voting
  • November 5                Deadline to postmark mail-in ballots
  • November 5                Election Day

 

To register to vote in the District of Columbia, you must:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be a resident of the District of Columbia for at least 30 days immediately prior to the election
  • Not claim voting residence or the right to vote in another U.S. state or territory
  • Be at least 17 years old and at least 18 years old by the next General Election.
  • Not have been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote

 

How to register to vote:

  • Register online using the voter registration portal.
  • Register by mail, fax, or e-mail by downloading the Voter Registration Application found on this page and submitting the form by mail (postage prepaid), fax, or just take a picture with your cell phone and send it by email.
    • By mail or in person at D.C. Board of Elections, 1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003
    • By email (scanned as an attachment) at DCRegistrations@dcboe.org
    • By fax at (202) 347-2648
  • Register in person by visiting our office or any voter registration agency
  • Register on Election Day: To register when you vote on Election Day, you must provide proof of residence that shows your name and current District of Columbia address. Acceptable forms of proof of residence include:
    • A copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification
    • A utility bill for water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, telephone, or cellular phone service issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
    • A savings, checking, credit, or money market account statement from a bank or credit union issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
    • A paycheck, stub, or earning statement that includes the employer’s name, address, and telephone number and was issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
    • A government-issued document or check from a federal or District agency, other than the Board of Elections, issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
    • A current residential lease or rental agreement
    • An occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
    • A tuition or housing bill from a District of Columbia college or university issued for the current academic or housing term

If you are registering to vote in the District of Columbia for the first time and you submit your application by mail or online, you must either include a copy of one of the following documents with your application or present a copy of the document the first time you vote:

  • A copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck (dated no earlier than 90 days before the date upon which you mail your application or, if you do not submit proof by mail or online, 90 days before the date you vote)
  • Any other government-issued document

 

Voter ID Requirements

Registered voters do not need to present identification or proof of residence to vote. If you plan to register in person during the Early Voting period or on Election Day, you will need to provide proof of residence in order to register and vote.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on Voter ID requirements in Washington D.C..

 

Mail-In Ballots

The DC Board of Elections will mail each registered DC voter a mail-in ballot ahead of the election.

  • To ensure that you receive your mail-in ballot at the correct address, it is critical that you CHECK and UPDATE (if necessary) your voter registration.
  • Mail ballot drop boxes will be distributed throughout the District, and will be open to voters starting in October. Once mail ballot drop boxes open, voters will be able to return their voted mail-in ballots to any mail ballot drop box location until 8:00 p.m. ET on November 5.
  • Voters may also return their voted mail-in ballot via USPS (must be postmarked by November 5 and received by the Board of Elections no later than November 15), or in person at any Vote Center during the Early Voting period or on Election Day.
  • IMPORTANT: Sign and date the Voter’s Oath on the back of the Return Ballot Envelope. You MUST sign the Voter’s Oath in order for your vote to count!

All active registered voters will be mailed a ballot. However, DC voters who expect to be away from their DC residence during the election must request a Mail-In Ballot: Mail Ballot Request Form

 

Early Voting

Early Voting is available to all voters at Early Vote Centers. To find Early Vote Center, Election Day Vote Center, and Mail Ballot Drop Box locations near you, we encourage you to use our Vote Center Location Tool. Voters may cast their ballots during Early Voting or on Election Day AT ANY VOTE CENTER regardless of their residential address.

 

Resources

 

Native Vote Coordinator

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

 

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Charles Wilson
www.dcdemocraticparty.org

Republican
Chair, Patrick Mara
www.dcgop.com

California

State of California Elections & Voting

Election Day is November 5

  • October 7                     County elections office will begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots to every registered voter
  • October 8                    Ballot drop-off locations open
  • October 21                  Deadline to register to vote (same-day registration is allowed)
  • October 26                   Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties
  • November 5                Deadline to postmark vote-by-mail ballots
  • November 5                Election day
  • November 12              Deadline for election authority to receive vote-by-mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day

 

To register to vote in California, you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • A resident of California
  • 18 years old on election day (16 and 17-year-olds can preregister)
  • Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony
  • Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court

 

How to register to vote:

  • You can apply to register to vote right now by filling in the online application.
  • If you would like to register using a paper voter registration application, you can pick one up at your county elections office, library, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, or U.S. post office. It is important that your voter registration application be filled out completely and be postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office at least 15 days before the election.
  • To request a paper voter registration application be mailed to you, please call (800) 345-VOTE(8683) or email Elections Division staff.

 

Same-day voter registration

  • Same Day Voter Registration, known as Conditional Voter Registration in state law, is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information for an election.
  • Eligible citizens who need to register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process to register and vote at their county elections office, polling place, or vote center. Their ballots will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.
  • Visit sos.ca.gov for a list of early voting locations where you can complete the Same Day Voter Registration Process.
  • Need to register on Election Day? Use our polling place lookup tool to find your local polling location.

 

Voter Registration ID Requirements

  • To register online you will need
    • Your California driver license or California identification card number,
    • The last four digits of your social security number and
    • Your date of birth.
  • Your information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve a copy of your DMV signature.
  • If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your voter registration.

California does not require voter ID when voting EXCEPT for first time voters in federal elections. If you are a first-time voter in a federal election and you did not provide this information when you registered, and you plan to:

  • Vote by mail: prior to voting your ballot, send a photocopy of your personal identification to your county elections official. If you do not do this prior to voting, you will be contacted by your county elections official upon receipt of your voted ballot to request the required proof of identity. You must provide an acceptable form of identification to your county elections official before they can open your vote-by-mail ballot return envelope. If your identity cannot be verified, your vote-by-mail ballot return envelope will not be opened and your ballot will not be counted.
  • Vote in person: prior to receiving your ballot at your polling location, you may be asked to provide an acceptable form of identification.
  • Examples of acceptable forms of personal identification are as follows: a copy of a recent utility bill, the county Voter Information Guide you received from your county elections office or another document sent to you by a government agency, or a copy of your passport, driver license, California identification card, or student identification card.  For more information on the type of identification to use when you vote for the first time, review thecomplete list of acceptable forms of identification (PDF), call the Secretary of State’s toll-free voter hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683), or contact your county elections official.

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

 

Vote-by-Mail

All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, General Election. Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots no later than October 7, 2024. You may return your voted ballot by:

  • mailing it to your county elections official
  • returning it in person to any polling place within the state or the office of your county elections official
  • dropping your ballot off at a drop-off location or into a ballot drop box within the state
  • authorizing someone to return the ballot on your behalf

When your vote-by-mail ballot is received by your county elections official, your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature(s) in your voter registration record. To preserve the secrecy of your ballot, the ballot will then be separated from the return envelope, and then it will be tallied. All valid vote-by-mail ballots are counted in every election in California, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race

 

Resources

 

Tribes in California

Federally recognized tribes

  • Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation
  • Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
  • Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
  • Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
  • Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria
  • Bishop Paiute Tribe
  • Blue Lake Rancheria
  • Bridgeport Indian Colony
  • Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California
  • Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
  • Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria
  • Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria
  • Cahuilla Band of Indians
  • California Valley Miwok Tribe
  • Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation
  • Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California (Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation)
  • Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California
  • Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
  • Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California
  • Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California
  • Elk Valley Rancheria
  • Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
  • Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians
  • Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
  • Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California
  • Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation
  • Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California & Nevada
  • Greenville Rancheria
  • Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California
  • Guidiville Rancheria of California
  • Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
  • Hoopa Valley Tribe
  • Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
  • Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
  • Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation
  • Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California
  • Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians
  • Jamul Indian Village of California
  • Karuk Tribe
  • Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria
  • Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians
  • Koi Nation of Northern California
  • La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians
  • La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation
  • Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
  • Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians
  • Lytton Rancheria of California
  • Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria
  • Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation
  • Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria
  • Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation
  • Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
  • Morongo Band of Mission Indians
  • Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California
  • Pala Band of Mission Indians
  • Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California
  • Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation
  • Pechanga Band of Indians
  • Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California
  • Pinoleville Pomo Nation
  • Pit River Tribe
  • Potter Valley Tribe
  • Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California
  • Ramona Band of Cahuilla
  • Redding Rancheria
  • Redwood Valley or Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria California
  • Resighini Rancheria
  • San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California
  • Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
  • Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria
  • Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation
  • Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California
  • Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
  • Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract)
  • Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
  • Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

State recognized tribes

  • None

Native Vote Coordinators

Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!

California Native Vote website

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Rusty Hicks
www.cadem.org

Chair, Mary Ann Andreas
Native American Caucus
www.nativeamericancaucus.org

Republican
Chair, Jessica Millan Patterson
www.cagop.org