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Find answers to common questions about registering and voting

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Know your voting rights

Voting as a college student

You may have the option to register in your hometown or college town.

Voting as a new U.S. citizen

Find out what you need to know about voting and participating in American elections.

Voting with a disability

Know your rights and voting accommodations protected by law.

Voting while unhoused

You don’t need a home address to register and vote.

Voting after a felony conviction

Your eligibility to vote after a conviction can be different from state to state.

Preparing to vote: age 18 and under

Take steps now so you are ready to vote when you turn 18.

Voting as a military service member

Learn more from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Voting as a U.S. citizen from outside the U.S.

Learn more from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Learn more about U.S. elections

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    Learn about the timeline in a presidential election cycle. 

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    Learn how political parties choose candidates for the presidential election. 

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    Learn about elections for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

  • Electoral college 

    Learn how the president and vice president are selected. 

  • Election results 

    Find official results from national, state, and local elections after Election Day. 

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