Our state-by-state guide for making sure you register in time for the 2016 general elections.
One of the most infuriating aspects of voting in US elections has always been registering to vote. It’s a process that is an unnecessary hurdle for many voters who want to vote on November 8. Well fear not, we’re here to help!
Below are state-by-state voter registration deadlines for the 2016 general elections. The idea here is to give people an easy to understand deadline (by state) so people know when to register. While these dates don’t take into account absentee voting – you can check those dates here – if you were to register before the specified date, you will definitely be registered come Election Day!
But first…
No Voter Registration Required
- North Dakota
Before we get into the registration dates, let’s recognize North Dakota in not having their citizens to deal with this bullshit!!
September 19th
- Puerto Rico
October 2nd
- Virgin Islands
October 8th
- Mississippi
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Nevada
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South Carolina
October 9th
- Alaska
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Rhode Island
October 10th
- American Samoa
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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Hawaii
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Washington (NOTE: In-Person Registration can be done on Oct. 31st)
October 11th
- District of Columbia (NOTE: In-Person Registration can be done on Election Day.)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Illinois (NOTE: They offer a “grace period” for you to register from Oct. 12th – Nov. 8th)
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Indiana
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Michigan
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Montana
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New Mexico
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
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Tennessee
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Texas
October 12th
- Missouri
October 14th
- Idaho
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New York
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North Carolina
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Oklahoma
October 15th
- Delaware
October 17th
- Virginia
October 18th
- Kansas
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Maine (NOTE: In-Person Registration can be done on Election Day.)
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Maryland
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Minnesota
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New Jersey
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Oregon
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West Virginia
October 19th
- Massachusetts
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Wisconsin (NOTE: In-Person Registration can be done on November 4th)
October 21st
- Nebraska
October 24th
- Alabama
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California
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South Dakota
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Wyoming
October 28th
- Guam
October 29th
- Iowa
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New Hampshire
October 31st
- Colorado
November 1st
- Connecticut
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Utah
November 2nd
- Vermont
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