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Key Dates and Deadlines

Counties Affected by Hurricane Helene

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Voter Registration Deadline

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Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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Early Voting

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Election Day Voting

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Voter Registration

Who can register to vote?

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How do I register to vote?

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How do I register in person or by mail?

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How do I register online?

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Can I register to vote when I show up at the polls? (Same-day registration)

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What are the residency requirements for registering to vote?

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Do I need to provide a photo ID when I register to vote?

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Can I register to vote/vote if I’ve been convicted of a felony?

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Can college students register to vote in the county where they attend school?

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In-Person Voting

Do I need to show a photo ID to vote?

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How do I find my polling place?

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When and where can I vote early in person?

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Can I vote at any polling place in my county?

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Is my early voting location the same as my Election Day voting location?

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What accessible voting options are there?

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What do I do if I need a ride to the polls?

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Voting by Mail/Voting Absentee

Who can vote by mail?

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Where can you request to vote by mail?

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When is the deadline to request to vote by mail?

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How do I fill out an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot?

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Where can I return an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot?

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Who can return a ballot?

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What is the deadline for sending my ballot back?

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I requested a mail-in/absentee ballot - can I still vote in person?

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Voting by Mail for Military/Overseas Voters

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Elections & Candidates

Find out more about candidates and your ballot here.