Most people who have been through the system can still vote. The rules depend on your state, so check before you assume you're locked out. Every tool on this page is free, nonpartisan, and runs on Vote.org. Pick the one you need and go.
Not registered? Start here. Takes about two minutes. Your state's rules and deadlines are built into the form, so you don't have to go hunting for them.
Start here if you've never registeredTool not loading? Open it on Vote.org
Moved? Changed your name? Came home? Any of those can knock you off the rolls. Make sure you're still registered before election day, not at the polling place.
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Can't get to the polls? Work, travel, a disability, or just a schedule that won't bend. Request your ballot by mail and vote from the kitchen table.
Deadlines vary by stateTool not loading? Open it on Vote.org
Deadlines sneak up. Registration cutoffs, ballot request windows, election day itself. Get a text or email before each one so nothing slips.
Set it once, forget itTool not loading? Open it on Vote.org
Don't walk in blind. See the races and ballot questions you'll actually be voting on, including the local ones that decide who runs your courts, your jails, and your DA's office.
Local races matter mostTool not loading? Open it on Vote.org
Not eligible yet, or not ready today? Still inside, under supervision, or turning 18 soon. Make the pledge now and get a nudge when it's time to make it official.
For when the day comesTool not loading? Open it on Vote.org
Rules for voting after a conviction are different in every state, and they change. If you're not sure where you stand, don't guess. Use the verify tool above, or book a free case review and we'll point you to the right answer for your state.
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