How to Register to Vote in the 2020 General Election
The winner of this year's presidential election will not only depend on who votes but also who doesn't. Nearly 75 million registered voters didn't cast a ballot in the 2016 election, according to data from the Election Assistance Commission.
Many states are expanding absentee and early voting to offer safer options amid the coronavirus pandemic Many states have expanded absentee voting, so that any registered voter can safely cast a ballot from home this year.
Others are going further, mailing absentee ballots or applications for absentee ballots o all registered voters. Our state guides tell you how to register to vote, how to vote absentee or early
Visit Vote.gov to register to vote. Depending on your state’s voter registration rules, the site can help you:
- Register online. This is available for 39 states plus the District of Columbia.
- Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form. You can fill it out onscreen and print the completed form, or print the blank form and fill it out by hand. Remember to sign the form before mailing it to the location listed for your state.
- Find guidance for states and territories with different registration procedures.
If you're getting ready to vote for the first time, this short video can help. It goes over the basic requirements for voting in the U.S., and explains why it's important to know your state's specific rules for voting.
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