How and When to Vote

Types of Ballots

In-person Ballots: A ballot completed in person on election day at a voters’ polling site.

Absentee Ballots: A ballot that is completed and typically mailed in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls.

Mail-in Ballots: Ballots sent through the mail that are automatically sent to you.

Early Voting: Votes that are casted ahead of Election day.

How to Vote At Home

  1. Request a Ballot: As an absentee voter, you will need to request a ballot. If you vote-by-mail, the ballot will automatically be sent to you.
  2. Fill Out Your Ballot: Make sure to fill out all of the required information, as well as which candidates you are voting for.
  3. Return Your Ballot: Ballots may be returned via mail or in person at a local election office or another location.

How to Vote In-Person

  1. Provide Identification: Check here to figure out what form of identification you need to provide on Election Day in your state.
  2. Go to Your Polling Site: You can find your polling site by checking your voter registration.
  3. Cast Your Vote: You will be given a ballot that you will be able to fill out privately and then turn in to your elections officials when you are done.

When to Vote

Use this link to find the important Election dates for your State: https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines

For everyone, Election Day is on the first Tuesday in Novemeber. This year it is on November 5th, 2024.