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Vote Early Day:
Tuesday October 27, 2026 — vote!
Election Day:
Tuesday November 3, 2026 — vote!
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Vote Early Day:
Tuesday October 31, 2028 — vote!
Election Day:
Tuesday November 7, 2028 — vote!
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Elections
- Mid-Term Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- General Election Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2028
- Voter Registration: Ensure you are registered to vote and that your registration is up to date. You can register on Vote.gov or check your registration status on Vote.org.
- Voter Registration Deadlines: Varies by state; typically 15-30 days before the election. Check your state's deadline on the USA.gov voter registration page.
- Register Online: Available in many states, where you can register through your state's election website.
- Register By Mail: Download and print the registration form from your state’s website, fill it out, and mail it to your local election office.
- Register In-Person: Register at your local election office, DMV, or other designated locations.
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines: Varies by state; often ranging from a few weeks to a few days before the election. Verify specific dates on your state’s election website or the U.S. Vote Foundation.
- Early Voting Periods: Varies by state; typically start 10-40 days before Election Day. Check your state’s early voting dates on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) website.
Voting Methods
- In-Person Voting:
- On Election Day: Vote at your assigned polling place.
- Early Voting: Many states offer early voting for a period leading up to Election Day to alleviate long lines and accommodate schedules.
- Absentee Voting:
- Eligibility: Some states require a reason for absentee voting (e.g., being out of town, illness), while others offer it to any voter.
- Requesting a Ballot: You typically need to request an absentee ballot by a specific deadline.
- Returning Ballots: Absentee ballots must be returned by mail or in person by specified deadlines, which can vary by state.
- Mail-In Voting:
- Universal Mail-In Voting: Some states automatically send mail-in ballots to all registered voters.
- Requesting a Ballot: In states without universal mail-in voting, you need to request a mail-in ballot.
- Deadlines: Pay attention to deadlines for requesting and returning mail-in ballots to ensure they are counted.
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Events
Primary and Caucus Dates
The Iowa caucus start in January, followed by New Hampshire’s Primaries. The first big multi-state contest will be on Primary Election Day (Super Tuesday) in March, when Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia will vote.
Convention Dates
The Republican National Convention will take place in Milwaukee from July 15 to July 18, 2024.
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19 to August 22, 2024.
Debate Dates
TBA
General Election Dates
The general election for the president of the United States will take place on November 7, 2028. Post-election reports are due on December 7, 2028.
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