Voting is the first duty of a free people. In the spirit of our Constitution, we encourage every member and neighbor to make their voice heard.

 

Why Voting Matters

Federal elections choose the President, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House. Your vote helps decide who writes and enforces federal law.

 

Federal Election Dates

• Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General (midterm) election. All U.S. House seats and about one-third of U.S. Senate seats.

• Tuesday, November 7, 2028: Presidential general election.

Primary dates, early voting, and deadlines are set by each state. See State by State below.

 

Register or Check Your Registration

1. Go to vote.gov.

2. Choose your state.

3. Register, or confirm that your registration is current.

Check your registration again if you have moved or changed your name.

 

Absentee and Mail Voting

Every state offers some form of absentee or mail voting. Rules and deadlines differ by state. Find yours at vote.gov or usa.gov/absentee-voting.

 

Voter ID

Some states require ID to vote; others do not. Check your state's rules at usa.gov/voter-id before you go.

 

State by State

Your state election office runs your elections. It has your polling place, sample ballot, early voting, and mail ballot deadlines.

• Find your state election office: usa.gov/state-election-office

• See each state's election dates: Get Out and Vote

 

National Voter Information

vote.gov