To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A United States Citizen
• A resident in Alabama
• At least 18 years old
• Not convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have had your rights restored)*
• Not legally declared mentally incompetent by a court

Note: If you turn 18 years old after the registration deadline (14 days before an election), you can still vote in the upcoming election! Just be sure you submit your registration application before the 14 day deadline to ensure you're registered as you turn 18.

*The list of disqualifying felonies can be found here.

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A US citizen
• An Alaska resident
• 18 years or older 90 days before Election Day
• Not a convicted felon, unless your voting rights have been restored
• Not registered to vote in any other state unless you're willing to cancel your registration in that state

NOTE: You may register to vote 90 days before you turn 18, however, you must be 18 on or before Election Day to cast a ballot.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Alaska, you are not eligible to vote if you are convicted of a felony. Your voting rights may be restored following the completion of your sentence, including prison term, probation, and parole. The Division of Elections must receive proof of your unconditional discharge from the supervising entity before you can register to vote. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not impact your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Citizens don't need a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct. The description must indicate where they live, such as highway name and milepost number, boat harbor, pier and slip number, subdivision name with lot and block or trailer park name, and space number. They may provide the community's name as their residence address if they live in rural Alaska. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A US citizen
• A resident of Arizona
• 18 years of age or older on or before the day of the general election
• Not convicted of a felony or have had your civil rights restored
• Not adjudicated incompetent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Arizona, you are not eligible to vote if you are convicted of a felony. Your voting rights may be restored following the completion of your sentence, including prison term, probation, and parole. If you have been convicted of more than one felony offense, you must apply to restore your voting rights. Some sentences have a time limit dependent on the type of conviction. Persons sentenced to lifetime probation are not eligible for rights restoration under statute.  

Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Arizona, a person may not be refused voter registration or declared unqualified to vote because they do not live in a permanent, private, or fixed structure. Any of the following may be used as a registration address in the state: 

• A homeless shelter 

• A temporary place for living that the individual is a resident of (halfway house, transitional housing, etc.) 

• The county courthouse in the county in which the resident resides 

• A general delivery address for a post office covering the location where the registrant is a resident 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A US citizen
• An Arkansas resident
• 18 before or on Election Day
• Not presently adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction
• Not convicted of a felony without your sentence having been discharged or pardoned

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Arkansas, you are not eligible to vote if you are convicted of a felony. Your voting rights may be restored following the completion of your sentence, including prison term, probation, parole, and payment of any fines, fees, and restitution. You must submit paperwork to your County Clerk with proof that you have completed your sentence before you can register to vote. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you live in a rural area but do not have a house or street number or currently don’t have a fixed address, please describe where you live in section C of the Arkansas voter registration application. Write in the names of the nearest crossroads or streets, draw an “X” to show where you live, use a dot to show any schools, churches, stores, or other landmarks, and write the landmark's name. The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A United States citizen
• A resident of California
• At least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the next election)
• Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for conviction of a felony
• Not have been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote

You may pre-register to vote if you are at least 16 years old. Your registration will become active once you turn 18.

You will need to re-register to vote when:

• You move
• You change your name
• You wish to change political parties or to register with no party preference
• You were removed from the registration rolls while in state or federal prison for the conviction of a felony

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In California, those who have been convicted of a felony and were sentenced to a prison term for that conviction will be eligible to register to vote immediately after their release, even if they are on probation or parole. Learn more.

Voters without traditional residence: 

In California, every eligible voter, including individuals experiencing homelessness, has the right to vote. They are able to register to vote as long as they have a location where they can receive mail and be assigned to a specific voting area. They have the option to register using an address where they spend most of their time, such as a shelter. In case they don't have a fixed address, they must provide a clear description of their living location when registering so that the county elections official can determine their voting precinct. This description can include nearby cross streets or a park. This process ensures they receive the appropriate election materials based on their living situation. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• 16 years of age, but you must be at least 18 years old to vote in an other election
• A Colorado resident for at least 22 days before an election
• Not serving a sentence for a felony conviction

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Colorado, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

When registering to vote, providing a residential address is unnecessary if a voter lacks a fixed permanent address. For instance, if a voter resides permanently in an RV, they may utilize a campground as their "home base" for the purpose of voter registration. Similarly, individuals who are unable to afford regular or adequate housing can use locations such as a park, vacant lot, or homeless shelter as their "home base" for voter registration. The voter is allowed to provide any physical location as an address as long as they consider it their "home base." As for mailing addresses, post office boxes can be used. This means that if an unhoused voter selects a physical location without a specific mailing address (such as a park), they can provide a post office as their mailing address. However, it's important to note that post office boxes are never acceptable for residency purposes. 

College students that are residents of Colorado may keep their registration in their hometown and vote by mail.

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen living in Connecticut
• At least 17 years old and turning 18 years old by Election Day
• Done with confinement and parole if previously convicted of a felony and have had your voting rights restored

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Connecticut, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole unless you have been convicted of election offenses. In that case, you must complete any terms of probation and parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Connecticut, an individual is considered a town resident if they have a genuine connection to that specific town and express an intention to return to it when they are away. This connection can be established through activities such as spending time in the town, staying overnight, and planning to return to it in the future. 

Voters who do not have traditional housing are allowed to utilize a local shelter or post office as their mailing address when registering to vote. At the same time, they can provide a specific location, such as a park bench, as their physical address. It is crucial to take responsibility for checking mail at the address provided. After successful registration, a confirmation letter will be sent to you via mail. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Delaware (proof required)
• 18 years of age on or before the date of the next General Election
• mentally competent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Delaware, individuals lose their voting rights upon conviction of a felony. However, once they complete their term of incarceration, probation, and/or parole, their voting rights are immediately restored, regardless of any outstanding fines, fees, costs, or restitution. It's important to note that individuals convicted of specific disqualifying felonies may need to obtain a pardon before being eligible to vote. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not have any impact on an individual's voting rights. For more information, visit your state’s resource page.  

Voters without traditional residence: 

Voters in Delaware lacking a fixed residence or who are unhoused and are otherwise qualified to vote in the state may register by completing the proper registration forms and providing two pieces of identification containing their name; one of the pieces must include the mailing address on the application, which may be a shelter or agency. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A D.C. resident
• At least 18 years old on or before the election (16-year-olds may preregister but will not receive a voter registration card or be eligible to vote until they are at least 17 years old with a birth date that is before the next General election)
• Not been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of law
• Not claiming the right to vote anywhere outside DC.

Non-US Citizen Resident of the District of Columbia

Starting in 2024, non-citizen residents who meet certain qualifications are eligible to vote in local elections that take place in the District of Columbia. These elections include voting for the positions of Mayor, Attorney General, members of the DC Council, members of the State Board of Education, or Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. Non-citizens are also allowed to vote on measures such as initiative, referendum, recall, or charter amendment that appear on DC ballots. However, it's important to note that non-citizens are not permitted to vote for federal offices.

To register to vote, you must:

• be at least 17 years old and turn 18 before Election Day
• be a DC resident for at least 30 days before the election to vote
• not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of law
• not claim the right to vote anywhere outside DC

Non-U.S. Citizen Resident of the District of Columbia Voter Registration Application

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In DC, those with criminal records never lose the right to vote. If you are incarcerated, regardless of the offense, you can vote. You can vote if you are under court supervision or residing at a halfway house after release. 

When registering to vote, residents of the DC Jail can provide either their DC home address or the address of the DC Jail if they have resided there for a minimum of 30 days. Those serving time in a federal facility can use their DC home address for registration. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Citizens don't need a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Florida
• 18 years of age on or before the date of the next general election
• Not adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state, or, if you were adjudicated mentally incapacitated, you have had your rights restored by a court.
• Not convicted of a felony (and not had your civil rights restored)

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens:  

A person who has been convicted of a felony is not eligible to vote in Florida unless they have had their right to vote restored after completing their entire sentence. This includes incarceration, parole and/or probation, and payment of all fines, fees, costs, and restitution. Once their right to vote has been restored, they can register to vote. Note: This does not apply to those convicted of murder or a sexual offense. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote
• At least 17.5 years old to register, and 18 years old to vote
• Not serving any sentence imposed by the conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
• Not judicially determined to be mentally incompetent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Georgia, you generally lose your voting rights if you are convicted of a felony. Your right to vote is automatically restored upon termination of your sentence(s). This includes probation, parole, and payment of fines. Note: Some felony sentences do not restrict your voting rights. For a complete guide on voting rights restoration in the state of Georgia, please visit your state’s resource. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Georgia residents with no fixed address and those experiencing homelessness have the right to vote. They can register to vote using the location where they are currently staying, such as a bridge, park, or shelter as their residence. However, it is important for them to have a mailing address, which can be provided by a shelter provider, to receive voter-related correspondence. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A United States Citizen
• A legal resident of Hawaii
• At least 16 years of age, but you must be 18 years of age on the day of the election to vote*
• Not be an incarcerated felon
• Not be adjudicated mentally incompetent

*You may pre-register at 16 years old. However, you may not vote in any election until you have reached at least 18 years of age.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Hawaii, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

To determine your voting district, it is necessary to provide a residential address when filling out the Voter Registration Application. The address can be any identifiable location within the county that accurately represents your physical whereabouts. If the residence lacks a specific street address, descriptors such as cross streets or landmarks may be provided. On the application, you have the option to indicate a PO Box or alternative mail service, such as general delivery, as your mailing address. 

Hawaii offers same-day registration at voter service centers. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A US citizen
• A resident of Idaho and in the county for 30 days before Election Day
• At least 18 years old before or on Election Day
• Not convicted of a felony. (If you have been convicted, you must have had your civil rights restored)

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Idaho, you are not eligible to vote until after you finish all parts of your sentence, including any probation, parole, or supervised release. At that time, you can register to vote. Pretrial detention and misdemeanor convictions do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Idaho voters who do not have a permanent address or are currently experiencing homelessness have the option to provide a location where they typically stay or return to when absent as their address for voter registration. This can include the
address of a shelter they frequent or a description of a specific location, such as a park or street corner. If the individual does not receive postal service at their residence address, they may provide a separate mailing address, including the number, street, city, state, and zip code. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A US citizen
• At least 18 years of age by Election Day
  • 17-year-olds may vote in a General Primary if they will be 18 by the following General Election
  • 16-year-olds may pre-register to vote so they may start voting as soon as they turn 18
• Have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
• Not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of any conviction
• Not be registered to vote elsewhere

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Illinois, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a misdemeanor or felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Illinois, voters must provide a residence address for voter registration purposes. When providing the residence address, post office boxes should not be used. Individuals without a permanent or fixed home address may draw a map in the designated box on their voter registration form to indicate the exact location of where they stay. They should list the name of the subdivision; cross streets; roads; landmarks; mileage and/or neighbors’ names. 

If the individual does not receive postal service at their residence address, they must provide a separate mailing address, including the number, street, city, state, and zip code. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States and a resident of Indiana
• At least 18 years old on or before Election Day
• Living in your precinct at least 30 days before the election.
• Not currently in prison after committing crime
• Apply to register to vote at least 29 days before the election in which you will be voting. Your registration application must be approved in order to vote

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Indiana, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a misdemeanor or felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Voters in Indiana with non-traditional residences, including those experiencing homelessness or those who live in motor homes, are still required to provide a sufficient location for local election officials to assign them to a precinct. If the person stays in multiple places, they should indicate the location where they usually sleep in the county when registering to vote. If the location lacks a street address, the person can provide a description or draw a map of their residence on an attached paper along with the state's voter registration form. Additionally, individuals with non-traditional residences must provide a mailing address within their county. Note: While a post office box can be used as a mailing address, it cannot serve as the residence address for determining the voting precinct. The county will process the application and send the acknowledgment card or notice of disposition (in case of rejection) to the provided mailing address. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Iowa
• At least 18 years old on Election Day
  NOTE: You may vote in a primary election if you are 17 years old as long as you will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.
• Not convicted of a felony (and if you have, you must have had your voting rights restored)
• Not currently been judged by a court as incompetent to vote
• Not voting in any other place

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

Iowans with a felony conviction can regain their voting eligibility once they have fulfilled all requirements related to their confinement, parole, probation, or any other form of supervised release. Individuals with any felony conviction, regardless of the specific crime, can apply to the Governor for restoration. Being current on fines, fees, or restitution payments or being enrolled in a payment plan is not a requirement to exercise your right to vote, although it is essential to fulfill these obligations. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights in Iowa. If you have received a restoration of rights, you must register to vote at your current residential address. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

A residence for voting purposes is where the voter's home is located. Businesses or any other non-residential property may be used for voter registration purposes if that place is a primary, nighttime residence for the voter. People experiencing homelessness are residents of the place where they usually sleep. They may describe their place of residence on the voter registration form.  

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A United States citizen
• 18 years of age or older (you may register to vote when you are 17 years old, however, you may not vote in any election until you're 18 years old)
• A Kansas resident

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Kansas, a felony conviction results in the loss of voting rights until the terms of the felony sentence is complete. Your right to vote is restored immediately after you are released from prison and have completed any court-ordered supervision, probation, or parole. The voter registration form includes an affidavit above the signature line attesting that an individual’s right to vote has been restored. Pretrial detention and misdemeanor convictions do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Kentucky for 28 days before the election
• At least 18 years old by the date of the general election
• Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
• Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
• Not claiming the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Kentucky, you lose eligibility to vote if you have been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor). For a misdemeanor conviction, you only lose your rights while you are incarcerated. If you have been convicted of a Kentucky state felony, your voting rights will be restored after you have completed your parole and probation as long as it was not a violent felony. Those convicted of violent felonies may still petition the governor to have their rights restored if they have completed their sentence and do not owe fines or restitution. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Louisiana
• At least 17 years old (16 years old if registering in person at the Registrar of Voters office or Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles) and 18 years old prior to the next election to vote
• Not currently under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony
• Not currently under a judgment of interdiction for mental incompetence

Incarcerated Voters & Voters with Felony Convictions: 

In Louisiana, you lose your right to vote if you are convicted of a felony or an election offense. You regain your eligibility upon the completion of your sentence (including parole or probation) or five years after your release from prison, whichever is sooner. Individuals convicted of an election offense will have their rights restored upon completing their sentence, including parole and probation.  

Voters without Traditional Residence: 

In Louisiana, voters must provide a residence address for voter registration purposes. When providing the residence address, post office boxes should not be used. Individuals without a permanent or fixed home may draw a map in the designated box on their voter registration form to indicate the exact location of where they stay. They should write the names of the nearest streets and mark an X to represent their primary location. They may use dots to indicate schools, churches, stores, or landmarks near their residence, and include the name of the landmark. If the individual does not receive postal service at their residence address, they must provide a separate mailing address, including the number, street, city, state, and zip code. A post office box can be used for this purpose. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident in the municipality where you intend to register to vote
• At least 18 years old to vote (17 year olds may vote in primary elections as long as they will be 18 by the time of the general election).

College Students

If you are a student, you have the right to register in the municipality where you attend school, if you have established residency there. You must meet the same residency requirements as all other potential voters, but may not be asked to meet any additional requirements. If you are a student not a resident of the municipality in which you attend school, you cannot register in that municipality.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Maine, those with criminal records never lose the right to vote. If you are incarcerated, regardless of the offense, you can vote. 

Suppose you are a Maine resident serving a sentence in a correctional facility or county jail. In that case, you have the right to register to vote in the Maine municipality where you had previously established residency (a permanent and main home to which you intended to return) before your incarceration. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Individuals in Maine experiencing homelessness or residing in a shelter have the right to register to vote in the municipality where they currently live, regardless of having a non-traditional address like a park bench or other physical location. Instead of providing standard residency documents, they can submit a sworn physical description of their residence to the municipal clerk. Voters experiencing homelessness are not obligated to provide a mailing address for voter registration.

To be eligible to register to vote you must be:

• A US citizen
• A Maryland resident
• At least 16 years old (you can register at 16, but generally, you're not able to vote unless you'll be 18 by the next General Election)
• Not have been found by a court to be incapable of voting by reason of mental disability
• Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes
• Not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, you have completed serving a court ordered sentence of imprisonment.

Youth Vote

In Maryland, cities can choose to lower the voting age at the local level through a city council vote. So far, the following municipalities have lowed their voting age to 16 for all local elections: Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, and Takoma Park. This means that every resident of these municipalities who will be 16 years of age or older on Election Day is eligible to register and vote in local elections. You must be 18 by Election Day to vote in state or federal elections.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Maryland, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• You must be a United States citizen. 
• You must be 18 to register to vote.  You can pre-register to vote at 16 and will be automatically moved to the voting rolls when you turn 18. 
• You must not currently be incarcerated for a felony. 
• There is no state residency requirement to vote in Massachusetts. 

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Massachusetts, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Massachusetts, voters must provide a residence address for voter registration purposes. When providing the residence address, post office boxes should not be used. Individuals without a permanent or fixed home may draw a map in the designated box on their voter registration form to indicate the exact location of where they stay. They should write the names of the nearest streets and mark an X to represent their primary location. They may use dots to indicate schools, churches, stores, or landmarks near their residence, and include the name of the landmark.  

If the individual does not receive postal service at their residence address, they must provide a separate mailing address, including the number, street, city, state, and zip code. A post office box can be used for this purpose. 

To register to vote in Michigan you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Michigan
• Be at least 16 years of age (and 18 by Election Day to vote)
• Not serving a sentence in jail or prison

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Michigan, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a misdemeanor or felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Michigan, if you don’t have a permanent or fixed home, you can register to vote by providing a description of a street corner, park, shelter or any other place where you usually stay as your residence address. The mailing address can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote in Minnesota, you must be:

• At least 18 years old on Election Day
  • 16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register to vote beginning June 2023
• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Minnesota for 20 days immediately before Election Day
• Not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote.
• Not have been ruled legally incompetent by a court of law

Incarcerated Voters and Returning Citizens

Effective June 1, 2023, individuals convicted of a felony will have their right to vote restored upon completion of incarceration, including individuals on parole or probation. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.

Voters without traditional residence: 

When you register to vote in Minnesota, you must provide your current residence. This is where you sleep, so if you sleep in a shelter, at a friend's house, or outside, that is your voting residence. If you sleep somewhere without a fixed address, write a description of its location on line four of your voter registration application. For example, "In the NW corner of Jefferson Park near the intersection of Winston Ave. and Smith St." 

If you register before Election Day using an outdoor location as your residence, you will be asked to swear under oath that you live there when you go to the polls on Election Day. You can also register on Election Day if you have proof of residence. If you live in a shelter, a staff person can go to the polling place to confirm you live there. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A resident of Mississippi for 30 days before the election
• At least 18 years old, or will be 18 by the next General Election
• Not declared mentally incompetent by a court
• Not convicted of a disenfranchising crime

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Mississippi, you do not lose your voting rights if you were convicted of a crime in federal court or in another state. Most people in federal custody or leaving federal custody are eligible to vote in Mississippi. You only lose your voting rights if you are convicted of one of 23 barred crimes in the state. In this case, you can't vote while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. Your right to vote can only be restored by the Governor or through a bill passed by both houses of the state legislature. Pretrial detention, misdemeanors, and federal and out-of-state convictions do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Mississippi, if you don’t have a permanent or fixed home, you can register to vote by including a drawing of your location to enable your county clerk to identify your appropriate voting precinct. The mailing address you provide on your registration can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• 17.5 years old and 18 years old by Election Day
• A U.S. citizen
• A Missouri resident and must be registered to vote in the jurisdiction of the person's domicile prior to the election registration deadline.
• Not confined under a sentence of imprisonment
• Not on probation or parole after the conviction of a felony
• Not convicted of a felony or misdemeanor connected with voting or the right of suffrage

If a voter moves within a voting jurisdiction or county they may go to the polling location for their current address, a central polling location, or the voting jurisdiction’s office, change their address, and vote. Since they are updating their registration, they will only need the ID required for registration—their voter card, recent utility bill, recent paycheck, a photo ID from a college, or another photo ID that may be expired.

If a voter moves into a new voter jurisdiction, they must update their address and vote at the voting jurisdiction’s office.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Missouri, you lose your voting rights while you are incarcerated for a misdemeanor conviction or until you complete your felony sentence (including incarceration, probation, and parole). Individuals who have been convicted of an election offense, whether a felony or misdemeanor, are not allowed to vote unless pardoned by the Governor. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors that didn’t involve voting do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• Registered
• At least 18 years old on or before Election Day
• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Montana and of the county in which you intend to vote for at least 30 days (you must provide an address to prove you live in the county)
• Not convicted of a felony, serving a sentence in a penal institution
• Not judged in a court of law to be of unsound mind

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Montana, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.  

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote in Nebraska, you must be:

• A United States citizen
• At least 18 years old on Election Day
• A resident of Nebraska on or before registration deadline
• Not a convicted felon; or if convicted your civil rights have been restored at least two years since your sentence has been completed, including probation or parole
• Not have been officially found to be mentally incompetent
• Registered to vote

Note: If you recently moved to Nebraska, or moved to another state after the registration deadline, you may only vote a Presidential ballot. By law, your residence is that place at which you have established a home, where you are habitually present, and to which, when you depart, you intend to return. Leaving for temporary purposes, such as military service or school attendance, need not result in a change of residence for voting purposes. However, any permanent change in your residence or address will require you to re-register to vote.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Nebraska, you temporarily lose the right to vote if you are convicted of a state or federal felony. Your right to vote is automatically restored two years after you complete your sentence, including parole, or probation. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights.  

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• 18 years of age or older (you may pre-register at 17 years old)
• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Nevada for 30 days before an election and have continuously lived in your precinct ten days before the election
• Not declared by a court to be mentally incompetent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Nevada, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Nevada, a description of the location must be provided if you reside at a location that has not been assigned a street address. This can be a description of a street corner, park, shelter, or any other place where you usually stay. The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• 18 years of age or older on Election Day (you may register at 17 years old if you are 18 years old by the next election date)
• A U.S. citizen
• Domiciled in New Hampshire

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In New Hampshire, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Citizens don't need to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. In New Hampshire, you must provide proof that your domicile is in the town or ward where you intend to vote. Proof can be either by a document or by affidavit. This could be a note from a homeless shelter or other service provider located in the town or ward where you will vote that confirms they will receive US mail sent to you at that address. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A United States citizen
• 17 years old, but must be 18 in order to vote in an election
• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In New Jersey, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In New Jersey, if you reside at a location that has not been assigned a street address or you are experiencing homelessness, you may complete section 8 of the voter registration form by providing a contact point or the location where you spend most of your time. This can be a description of a street corner, park, shelter, or any other place where you usually stay. The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A resident of New Mexico
• A citizen of the United States
• At least 18 years old. 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the General Election may participate in the primary election. Voters must be at least 18 years old to participate in all other elections.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In New Mexico, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In New Mexico, it is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A US citizen
• 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote
  • you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18
• A resident of your present address for at least 30 days before the election
• Not in prison for a felony conviction 
• Not claiming the right to vote elsewhere
• Not adjudged mentally incompetent by a court

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In New York, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In New York, it is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote, you must:

• Be a US citizen
  • See the USCIS website for citizenship information.
  • Citizenship documents are NOT required to register.
• Live in the county where you are registering, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
  • The federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows certain voters who are active duty military or their families as well as U.S. citizens abroad special rights that provide an expedited means to register and vote by mail-in ballot. Find more information on Military and Overseas Voting.
• Be at least 18 years old, or will be by the date of the general election.
  • 16- and 17-year-olds may preregister to vote.
  • 17-year-olds may vote in a primary election if they will be 18 at the time of the general election.

Note: An inactive voter is still a registered voter. A voter who is inactive status will be asked to confirm their addresses when they appear to vote. No special document is required.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

Once a person is convicted of a felony, they lose the right to vote in North Carolina until they have completed their sentence. This includes any period of probation, post-release supervision, or parole associated with a felony sentence. Once their period of supervision is over, a person automatically regains the right to vote in the state even if they have remaining debts associated with their sentence.  Voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention and misdemeanors in North Carolina. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you do not have a traditional address, you can draw a picture in the space provided on the voter registration form of your usual sleeping location. Be descriptive and note any nearby streets or physical buildings.  You must provide a mailing address if you do not receive mail at your residential address. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old on Election Day
• A legal North Dakota resident
• A resident in the precinct for 30 days preceding the election

For the purposes of voting, a person may have only one residence, shown by an actual fixed permanent dwelling, or any other abode. Residency in North Dakota is defined as:

• Every person has a residence. It is the place where one remains when not called elsewhere for labor or other special or temporary purpose, and to which he or she returns in seasons of repose.
• There can be only one residence.
• A residence cannot be lost until another is gained.
• The residence can be changed only by the union of act and intent.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In North Dakota, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, your voting rights are immediately restored upon release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• At least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election
• A resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election
• Not be incarcerated (in prison) for a felony conviction under the laws of the United States, this state or any other state of the United States
• Not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court
• You haven't been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Ohio, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Voters who do not have a fixed place of residence but are consistent or regular inhabitants of a shelter or other location may use that shelter or other location as their residence for purposes of registering to vote. They will have to vote in the precinct closest to where they receive mail. So, if the individual registers and receives mail at the shelter, they need to vote at the precinct near the shelter.  

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• At least 18 years old
• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Oklahoma
• Not convicted of a felony, or if you have been convicted, a period of time equal to the original judgment and sentence has expired*
• Not adjudged to be an incapacitated person prohibited from voting

You pay preregister to vote if you are at least 17 and a half years old, however, you cannot vote in an election until after your 18th birthday.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Oklahoma, you lose the right to vote when you are convicted of a felony. You can't vote while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. Your right to vote is automatically restored once you complete your full sentence. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you do not have a street address or 911 address, you may write directions to your place of residence or provide the legal description (section, township, range) of the location of your home. You must provide a mailing address if you do not receive mail at your residential address. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

For more information, please visit your state's resource.

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A resident of Oregon
• A US citizen (or will become one by Election Day)
• At least 16 years of age (If you are 16 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.)

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Oregon, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

Oregon votes by mail. Voters must provide a residence address on the voter registration form, but this address may be any location in the county that describes their physical location. This could be a shelter, park, motor home, or another identifiable place. The county clerk's office can be the mailing address of a person experiencing homelessness or residing where mail service is unavailable. Voters can pick up their ballot at the county elections office. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election
• A resident of Pennsylvania and the district in which you register and vote for at least 30 days before the next election
• At least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.

Please note to vote in a primary you must be registered and enrolled in a political party.

Pennsylvania 

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Pennsylvania, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. Note: This does not apply if you have been convicted of a violation of the Pennsylvania Election Code. 

Voters without traditional residence:  

If you do not have a street address or a permanent residence, use the map on the back of the voter registration form to show where you live or spend most of your time, with landmarks and road names. If you do not receive mail at your residential address, the mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of a Rhode Island city or town where you wish to vote
• 18 years old
  • 17-year-olds may vote in primaries for a general or special election if they will be 18 by the general election
  • 16-year-olds may pre-register to vote
• Not currently deemed non-compos mentis by a court of law.
• Not currently incarcerated in a correctional facility under a felony conviction

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Rhode Island, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A United States citizen
• At least 18 years old on or before the election
• A resident of South Carolina
• Not under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
• Not confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In South Carolina, you lose your right to vote if you are incarcerated after a criminal conviction (felony or misdemeanor). People who were incarcerated for misdemeanors can register to vote immediately after their release, while people who were convicted of felony offenses or election offenses must complete their sentence—including incarceration, parole, and probation—before registering to vote. Pretrial detention does not restrict your voting rights in South Carolina. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you do not have a street address or a permanent residence, use the map provided on your voter registration form to show where you live or spend most of your time, with landmarks and road names. If you do not receive mail at your residential address, the mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident in South Dakota (To be a resident means the place in which you have a fixed habitation and whenever you are absent intend to return to)
• At least 18 years old on or before the election
• Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
• Not judged mentally incompetent by a court of law

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In South Dakota, you lose your right to vote if you are convicted of a felony. Your right to vote is automatically restored once you complete your full sentence, including any relevant term of incarceration, probation, parole, and payment of fines and fees. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights in South Dakota.  

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you live in a rural area and do not have a street address; if your residence address is a PO Box, rural box, or general delivery; or if you have no address, please describe the physical location of your residence in writing in line 4a of your voter registration form, which may include writing the names of the streets or intersections nearest to where you live and listing any landmarks (e.g., schools, churches, stores) near where you live. If you do not receive mail at your residential address, the mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• 18 years or older before the date of the election
• A resident of Tennessee (The residence of a person is the place where the person's habitation is fixed and is where, during the periods of absence, the person definitely intends to return.)
• Not disqualified under the law

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Tennessee, you lose your right to vote if you were convicted of certain felonies on or before certain dates. Your ability to restore your rights also depends on the crime you were convicted of and the date of your conviction. For more information, please review your state’s guide on restoration of voting rights. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Tennessee, individuals do not need to reside in a traditional building to register to vote. Those experiencing homelessness may describe their usual or preferred location where they stay or return to for the Election Commission to be able to assign the appropriate voting precinct. However, a valid mailing address is required. Voters may utilize the address of a shelter, a family member, or a friend that agrees to receive the mail. If the voter registration card is returned as undeliverable to the election commission, the voter will be mailed a confirmation notice and placed on inactive status. 

• A US citizen 

• A resident of the county in which you intend to vote (See below for information if you have recently moved) 

• At least 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months) 

• Not convicted of a felony (unless your sentence is completed, including any probation or parole) 

• Not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law 

• Be registered 30 days before the election in which you plan to vote 

All citizens wishing to vote must be on the official list of registered voters. Voters may use one of seven forms of photo ID to cast their ballot. IDs may be expired up to four years, and people who are seventy years of age or older may use an expired ID. 

If you have recently moved:

If you are already registered to vote in Texas and have moved or changed your name, you may update your voter registration online.

You will need to have the following information to update your voter registration online:

• Current Texas Driver's License or Texas ID Card
• Social Security Number
• Voter Registration Card VUID (Voter Unique Identifier). The VUID  is on your voter registration card, or you can find it by checking your voter registration status here

If you live in the same county and missed the voter registration deadline, you may return to your old precinct to vote, but you will be required to complete a statement of residence confirming your new address in your new precinct.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Texas, you lose your voting rights if you are convicted of a felony. Once someone has "fully discharged" their sentence, including court-ordered supervision, probation, or parole, their right to vote is automatically restored. Pretrial detention and misdemeanor convictions do not restrict your voting rights in Texas. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• At least 18 years old on or before Election Day
• A US citizen
• A resident of Utah for at least 30 days before Election Day

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Utah, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Vermont
• A person who has taken the Voter's Oath (formerly called the Freeman's Oath)
• 18 years of age or older on or before Election Day (17-year-olds may pre-register)

Youth Vote

A bill recently passed by the Vermont Legislature lowers the voting age to 16 for Brattleboro's local elections. This means that every resident of Brattleboro, VT, who will be 16 years of age or older on Election Day is eligible to register and vote in local elections. You must be 18 by Election Day to vote in state or federal elections.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Vermont, those with criminal records never lose the right to vote. If you are incarcerated, regardless of the offense, you are able to vote.  

You should register to vote in the town or city where you resided before incarceration. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

If you don't have a permanent home or are experiencing homelessness, you still have the right to register to vote. You can register in the town where you currently stay and, if applicable, in the specific district within that town. It doesn't matter if you don't have a traditional address like owning or renting a home. The same rules for residency apply to unhoused individuals as they do to people who own or rent their homes. 

To be eligible to register and vote, you must be:

• A resident of Virginia*
• A US Citizen
• 18 years old or older**
• Not claiming the right to vote in any other state
• Not currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
• Not a convicted felon, unless you have had your right to vote restored

*A person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes.

**Any person who is 17 years old and will be 18 years of age at the next general election is permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election. Sixteen-year-olds who meet all other qualifications above can pre-register to vote.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses the right to vote. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore voting rights. Individuals seeking restoration of their civil rights are encouraged to apply with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office. To be eligible to apply for consideration for the restoration of civil rights, an individual must be free from any term of incarceration resulting from felony conviction(s). Pretrial detention and misdemeanor do not restrict your voting rights. 

Note: The Governor has also reviewed individuals for voting rights restoration, even if they have not applied. You may already be eligible to vote. To see if you are, check the status of your rights online3 or by contacting the Secretary of the Commonwealth. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

You must provide a street address or a description of where you live as a residence address. You may provide a mailing address in Box 4 if your residence address is not serviced by the U.S. Postal Service; you are experiencing homelessness; you are an overseas citizen; or you are a uniformed service member, or a qualifying spouse or dependent.  The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A legal resident of Washington State;
• At least 18 years old by Election Day;
• Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

People who have felony convictions:

People who have received a felony conviction in a Washington state court will have their right to vote automatically restored as long as they are not serving a sentence of total confinement in the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.

People who have a felony conviction in a federal court or any state court other than Washington will have their right to vote automatically restored as long as the person is no longer incarcerated.

If you have been convicted of a felony and are sentenced to a term of total confinement under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections or are otherwise incarcerated you must register to vote prior to voting.

Voters without traditional residence:

A voter who lacks a traditional residence may use the place he or she currently sleeps at night or spends most of their time. A mailing address could be a General Delivery address or, if permission is granted, the address of a shelter or a friend or a relative. For more information on residency requirements please click here.

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A resident of West Virginia and the county where you register
• A U.S. citizen
• At least 17 years old and will be 18 years old by the next General Election
• Not currently under conviction for a felony, including probation or parole, or a court ruling of mental incompetence

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In West Virginia, you lose your voting rights if you are convicted of a felony, an election offense, or treason. You can register to vote once you have completed your sentence, including probation, or parole. Pretrial detention and misdemeanor convictions that didn’t involve an election or voting do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• 18 years or older on Election Day
• A resident of Wisconsin at least 28 days before the election
• Registered to vote or are registering on Election Day

You are ineligible to vote in Wisconsin if you:

• Have already voted in the election
• Are currently serving any portion of a felony sentence, including probation or supervision
• Have been ruled incapable of voting by a judge
• Have made or become interested, directly or indirectly, in any bet or wager depending upon the result of the election

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Wisconsin, you are not eligible to vote if you have been convicted of a felony and you are currently serving any portion of your sentence (including extended supervision, probation, or parole). Once you successfully complete your sentence and are no longer under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, your voting rights are restored, and you regain your eligibility to vote. You must re-register to vote at that time. 

If you are in jail serving a misdemeanor sentence or awaiting trial, you are still eligible to vote, usually by absentee ballot. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

When registering to vote, voters experiencing homelessness in Wisconsin may use a letter from a shelter or other organization providing services to the unhoused as proof of residence. Click here for more information and a sample letter from the Wisconsin Elections Commission about voting for unhoused persons. 

To be eligible to vote you must be:

• 18 years of age on Election Day
• A U.S. Citizen
• A resident of Wyoming and the precinct in which you register
• Withdrawn from voter registration from any other jurisdiction, if applicable
• Not convicted of a felony or adjudicated mentally incompetent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Wyoming, your right to vote is taken away if you are convicted of a felony. The rules for getting your voting rights back depend on how many felonies you have been convicted of, whether they are considered non-violent, and the date and place of your conviction. Please visit your state's resource for a complete guide to voting rights restoration in Wyoming. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them.