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Probably. New Hampshire usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in New Hampshire for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Maybe. Louisiana requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
If you don't qualify, call your representatives and ask them to change the rules. Many states have already done so this year.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Maine will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/voterguide.html
Yes, New Mexico will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Ten counties, including Bernalillo, Doña Ana, Sandoval and Santa Fe, will mail absentee-ballot applications to all voters. But you don't have to wait. You may apply now.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
It is unclear. The Secretary of State has left it up to local circuit clerks to determine whether or not a voter concerned about Coronavirus should be allowed to vote-by-mail.
Mississippi usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail and unfortunately, these excuses will be interpreted differently throughout the state. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.msegov.com/sos/voter_registration/amiregistered/Search
Yes, Pennsylvania will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx?lang=EN-US
Yes, Ohio will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Washington, DC will automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://dcboe.org/Voters/Register-To-Vote/Check-Voter-Registration-Status
New voters must register by October 13, 2020.
Yes, West Virginia will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://services.sos.wv.gov/Elections/Voter/AmIRegisteredToVote
***For some reason, West Virginia blocks this referral link, so you will probably have to copy and paste the web address.***
Yes, Maryland will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Illinois will automatically mail an application to every registered voter who participated in at least one of the last three statewide elections. This includes people who voted in person and by mail. Make sure to look for your application, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
If you haven't voted in a while, you will need to apply to vote-by-mail.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Arizona will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Idaho will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/ElectionLink/VoterSearch.aspx
Yes, California will automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status/
New voters must register by October 19, 2020.
Yes, Kansas will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Minnesota will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Wyoming will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Wyoming does not offer an online registration lookup tool. To confirm your voter registration status and details, contact your local election official. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/WYCountyClerks_AbsRequest_VRChange.pdf
Yes, Nevada will automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Georgia will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Massachusetts will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/voterregistrationsearch/myvoterregstatus.aspx
Yes, North Carolina will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Rhode Island will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, South Dakota will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, state holds an all-mail election.
Yes, state will automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.
Yes, state will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Yes, state will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Probably. State usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in (State) for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Maybe. State requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
If you don't qualify, call your representatives and ask them to change the rules. Many states have already done so this year.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Oregon holds an all-mail election.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en
New voters must register by October 13, 2020.
Yes, Michigan will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Colorado holds an all-mail election.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml
New voters must register by October 26, 2020.
Yes, Missouri will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
Missouri offers two kinds of remote voting options. Find out which is best for you.
https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/ElectionGoVoteMissouri/Absentee-MailinBallotSummaries.pdf
Yes, Washington holds an all-mail election.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
New voters must register by October 26, 2020
Maybe. South Carolina requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
If you don't qualify, call your representatives and ask them to change the rules. Many states have already done so this year.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.scvotes.gov/south-carolina-voter-registration-information
Yes, Utah holds an all-mail election.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://votesearch.utah.gov/voter-search/search/search-by-voter/voter-info
New voters must register by October 23, 2020.
NEW! As of August 20, 2020: New York usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in New York for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Wisconsin will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
NEW! As of August 14, 2020: Kentucky usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in Kentucky for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Delaware will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://ivote.de.gov/VoterView
Delaware offers both absentee voting (which requires an excuse) and vote-by-mail (which is available to any registered voter).
Yes, Vermont will automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
New voters must register by November 3, 2020.
Yes, Florida will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus
Maybe. Tennessee requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
If you don't qualify, call your representatives and ask them to change the rules. Many states have already done so this year.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Virginia will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/status
Yes, Hawaii holds an all-mail election.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://elections.hawaii.gov/voters/registration/
New voters must register by October 4, 2020.
(Pick one, erase the other two)
Every registered voter will automatically be sent a ballot.
Every registered voter may request a ballot.
Only certain voters or those who meet certain criteria can request a ballot.
Yes, Iowa will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx
Yes, Nebraska will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Douglas, Harlan, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties will automatically mail absentee ballot applications to all registered voters.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, North Dakota will allow any voter to request a ballot. In certain counties, an application will be automatically mailed to every active voter. Follow the application steps below.
Please note that North Dakota doesn't have voter registration, but residents must bring a valid photo ID and proof of residency to cast a ballot.
NEW! Yes, Connecticut will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Yes, Alaska will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://myvoterinformation.alaska.gov
You may use the Alaska absentee ballot application form to request an absentee ballot, register to vote, or change your registration information.
Yes, Oklahoma will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
Probably. Arkansas usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in Arkansas for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information
Probably. Alabama usually requires an excuse to vote-by-mail, but concerns about Coronavirus count as a valid excuse in Alabama for the November election. Follow the application steps below.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do
Maybe, Texas requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
If you don't qualify, call your representatives and ask them to change the rules. Many states have already done so this year.
Click here to register as a new voter or to check your existing registration. (It's always a good idea to double-check.)
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
***For some reason, Texas blocks this referral link, so you will probably have to copy and paste the web address.***