Voter Registration List Laws: 50-State Resources

Registering to vote is essential to participating in the American democracy at national, state, and local levels. As part of this process, government agencies collect certain information about voters. The laws in each state define who has access to this information, as well as the scope of the information that may be accessed and the purposes for which the information may be used. Certain groups of voters may qualify for enhanced confidentiality protections, such as pre-registrants or participants in an Address Confidentiality Program (ACP).

Understanding the electorate helps political parties and candidates craft effective strategies. Thus, they typically can review information in voter registration lists. In some states, people and entities outside the political process also may be allowed to access some of the information in a voter list. You can find an overview of the rules in each state below.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Alabama

• Access to the file: Political parties receive a state voter registration list, and counties may grant access to information in the list to others.
• Information in the file: All information related to voter registration, except for information that is designated as confidential (see below).
• Purpose of use: No restrictions under state law.

Confidential information related to Alabama voter registration includes the Social Security Number of the voter and the month and day of their birth. If a voter provides an affirmation that they are a domestic violence victim, their residential address will be kept confidential as well.

Alaska

• Access to the file: There are no restrictions on who can ask for a written or electronic copy of the list.
• Information in the file: The name and address of a voter, as well as their party affiliation.
• Purpose of use: No restrictions under state law.

Confidential information related to Alaska voter registration includes the age or date of birth of a voter, their place of birth, and their signature. It also includes their driver’s license number, Social Security Number (or any part of it), and voter ID number. If a voter provides a mailing address that is different from their residential address, they can choose to keep their residential address confidential by stating this preference in writing.

Arizona

• Access to the file: Political parties receive a state voter registration list, and local election offices make the list available to the public.
• Information in the file: The name, residence, mailing address, telephone number, zip code, birth year, and occupation of a voter, as well as their party preference, date of registration, voting history, and early voting information.
• Purpose of use: Restricted to non-commercial purposes, including a campaign, election, political activity, political party activity, or revision of election district boundaries. Someone who gets information from a voter registration list may not make that information available on the internet.

Confidential information related to Arizona voter registration includes the birth month and day of a voter, their state or country of birth, their signature and email address, and their father’s name or mother’s maiden name. It also includes their Social Security Number (or any part of it), their driver’s license number, and (if applicable) their Indian census number. Special confidentiality protections apply to law enforcement officers and participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Arkansas

• Access to the file: May be requested by anyone for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and precinct number of a voter.
• Purpose of use: No restrictions under state law.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Arkansas voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

California

• Access to the file: Access is granted to candidates, political parties, ballot measure committees, and any other parties that may need information on the list for election, governmental, scholarly, journalistic, or political purposes.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and telephone number of a voter, as well as their party preference.
• Purpose of use: Restricted to non-commercial purposes. Information from a voter registration list may not be used to harass a voter or their household or to advertise, solicit, sell, or market products or services to a voter or their household. Also, information from a voter registration list may not be made available on the internet except for purposes authorized under state law.

Confidential information related to California voter registration includes the signature, driver’s license number, Social Security Number, and any other unique identifier of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to voters with life-threatening circumstances, public safety officers, participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, and providers, employees, volunteers, and patients in the field of reproductive health care services.

Colorado

• Access to the file: The public can access the file upon request.
• Information in the file: The full name, address, and year of birth of a voter, as well as their political party and voting history.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to Colorado voter registration includes the personal identifying information of a voter, such as their date of birth, Social Security Number, and driver’s license number, as well as electronic copies of signatures. Special confidentiality protections apply to pre-registrants and participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Connecticut

• Access to the file: Voter lists are accessible for public inspection, and municipal registrars can provide copies upon request.
• Information in the file: Not specified by state law.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to Connecticut voter registration includes the full Social Security Number of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Delaware

• Access to the file: The public may inspect registration records. Voter lists may be requested for free by political parties and candidates, as well as state agencies and local governments, for use in government business. Voter lists may be requested for a fee by anyone else.
• Information in the file: The name, address, telephone number, and year of birth of a voter, as well as their party affiliation, voting history, and legislative district information. The full date of birth of a voter is also available to government agencies and members of the General Assembly who request a voter list.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Information related to Delaware voter registration that is not subject to public inspection includes the date of birth, telephone number, Social Security Number, and driver’s license number of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program. A voter also may ask a court to keep their address confidential if they can prove a legitimate need. Only some parties who request a voter list will receive a voter’s full date of birth.

District of Columbia

• Access to the file: Access is available to anyone upon request.
• Information in the file: The ward, precinct, date of registration, party affiliation, and voting history of a voter, or any other permissible category. Signatures may be viewed but not copied or traced.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by DC law.

Confidential information related to District of Columbia voter registration includes the email address, telephone number, date of birth, and Social Security Number of a voter, as well as the agency where they registered. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program. A voter also may keep their address confidential by providing a court order to the registrar that orders their address to be kept confidential.

Florida

• Access to the file: Publicly available.
• Information in the file: All information that is not listed as confidential (see below).
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to Florida voter registration includes the date of birth, driver’s license number, Social Security Number, and voter registration number of a voter, as well as information related to when and where the voter registered. Information related to a person’s prior felony convictions or declinations at the DMV to register to vote also remains confidential. Voter signatures will not be copied in response to an open records request. Special confidentiality protections apply to pre-registrants and participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Georgia

• Access to the file: Publicly available.
• Information in the file: All information that is not listed as confidential (see below).
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Georgia voter registration includes the email address, month and day of birth, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number of a voter, as well as the location where they registered.

Hawaii

• Access to the file: Some information is publicly available, but other information may be accessed only for election or government purposes.
• Information in the file: The full name, address, district/precinct, and voter status of a voter are publicly available.
• Purpose of use: Except for information above, only election or government purposes.

Confidential information related to Hawaii voter registration encompasses any personal information not mentioned above, which will be kept confidential except for election or government purposes. A Hawaii voter can keep their address and telephone number confidential if they can show that a life-threatening circumstance exists, and they are a law enforcement officer, a family member of a law enforcement officer, or a person who has been determined to need this protection by the clerk of the county in which they are registered. Furthermore, their address and telephone number may be kept confidential if disclosing them would result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or create a risk of bodily harm to the voter or a family member.

Idaho

• Access to the file: Anyone may request access.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and precinct of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Idaho voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Illinois

• Access to the file: The Board of Elections office provides the voter list for public viewing on a computer screen during business hours. State political committees and government entities can pay a fee to receive a copy of the list.
• Information in the file: Not specified by state law.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Illinois voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Indiana

• Access to the file: May be accessed by political parties, independent candidates, media members for publication in a news broadcast or newspaper, the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore and the Minority Leader of the Indiana Senate, and the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court and clerks of U.S. District Courts in Indiana for jury management purposes.
• Information in the file: Information in the statewide registration list.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes involving political activities.

Confidential information related to Indiana voter registration includes the gender, telephone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security Number, and driver’s license number of a voter, as well as their date of voter registration, voter registration ID number, and voting history. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Iowa

• Access to the file: Anyone can request it upon paying a fee for preparation.
• Information in the file: Registration information sought by the party making the request.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes, such as requesting the registrant’s vote, bona fide political research, or a bona fide official purpose by an elected official.

Confidential information related to Iowa voter registration includes the driver’s license number, voter ID number, and Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Kansas

• Access to the file: Active voter lists and voter registration books are available for viewing by anyone (under supervision), and anyone can request a written copy.
• Information in the file: Not specified by state law.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes. Selling, purchasing, giving, receiving, compiling, or using information from voter lists is permissible for political campaign or election purposes.

Confidential information related to Kansas voter registration includes the driver’s license number and the Social Security Number (or any part of either) of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program. A voter also can ask for their address to be concealed from public inspection if they fear a threat to their safety or an invasion of their personal privacy.

Kentucky

• Access to the file: Anyone can view or make copies of any registration record for free, and anyone can request a copy of the registration records for a fee. Candidates, political party committees, and public question committees can get precinct lists from the Board of Elections for a reasonable fee.
• Information in the file: Not specified by state law.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes, such as political, governmental, scholarly, or journalistic purposes, as well as media or candidate use. The list may not be used for profit, to solicit donations, or to sell or advertise goods or services, and it may not be transferred for profit to someone who is known to intend its use for those purposes.

Confidential information related to Kentucky voter registration includes the Social Security Number of a voter, which must be redacted. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Louisiana

• Access to the file: Voter lists may be viewed at local election official offices, since they are open records. A group of 25 or more qualified voters can request a written copy.
• Information in the file: Any information in voter registration records that is not confidential (see below).
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Louisiana voter registration includes the day and month of birth, the driver’s license number, the Social Security Number, the email address, and the SMS number of a voter, as well as their mother’s maiden name, any assistance in voting to which they are entitled, any declination to register to vote, and any information about a public assistance agency or motor vehicle office through which the voter registered. Special confidentiality protections apply to pre-registrants and participants in the Address Confidentiality Program. A law enforcement officer may have their name and address kept confidential if it is necessary because they are engaging in hazardous activities.

Maine

• Access to the file: The voter file is accessible to political parties, current office holders, organizations involved in activities to promote voting, government or quasi-government entities for authorized purposes, and a law enforcement officer or agency if they request the file for bona fide law enforcement purposes.
• Information in the file: The name, date of birth, residence address, mailing address, enrollment status, voter status, and electoral district of a voter, as well as their date of registration, voting participation history, voter record number, the date when the voter record was changed, and any special designations related to voting.
• Purpose of use: Purposes directly related to political party activities, efforts to promote voting, or other activities directly related to a campaign.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Maine voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Maryland

• Access to the file: Accessible to all registered voters in Maryland.
• Information in the file: The name, address, sex, and date of birth of a voter, as well as their party affiliation and voting history. A party seeking voter information can specify which data they are requesting.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes related to the electoral process.

Confidential information related to Maryland voter registration includes the driver’s license number and Social Security Number of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, law enforcement officers, victims and witnesses of felonies, people who are being threatened, and people who would face a safety threat or suffer an unwarranted and serious invasion of privacy if their address is disclosed.

Massachusetts

• Access to the file: Accessible to state party committees and ballot question committees, statewide candidate committees, the jury commissioner, and the adjutant general, as well as anyone else designated by the Secretary of State.
• Information in the file: The name and address of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Massachusetts voter registration, but the names and addresses contained in the file are not public information. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Michigan

• Access to the file: May be requested by anyone.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and year of birth of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to Michigan voter registration includes the telephone number, the driver’s license number, the month and day of birth, and the last four digits of the Social Security Number of a voter, as well as their digitized signature. Information related to the office that received a voter’s application to register to vote and any information about a person’s decision not to register to vote also will be kept confidential.

Minnesota

• Access to the file: The public may view a public information list, and any registered voter in Minnesota may get a copy of the voter list.
• Information in the file: The name, address, telephone number, and year of birth of a voter, as well as their voting district and voting history.
• Purpose of use: Purposes related to elections, political activities, or law enforcement.

Confidential information related to Minnesota voter registration includes the date of birth, driver’s license number, Social Security Number, and ID number of a voter, as well as any military ID or passport number if applicable. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Mississippi

• Access to the file: Available to anyone as permitted by the Public Records Act.
• Information in the file: The full name, residence address, mailing address, district, and registration date of a voter, as well as their voter status, voting history with party code, and last vote date.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Mississippi voter registration includes the age, date of birth, telephone number, email address, fax number, driver’s license number, Social Security Number, and voter number of a voter, as well as their last jury date and the source of their registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Missouri

• Access to the file: Anyone can request the voter list, subject to a fee, and candidates and political committees are entitled to receive it in even-numbered years.
• Information in the file: The name, address, date of birth, and unique voter identification number of a voter, as well as their township or ward, precinct, and voting history.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Missouri voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, people in witness protection programs, and law enforcement officers who are working undercover.

Montana

• Access to the file: For a fee, anyone can ask for a copy of the official precinct registers, a current list of legally registered electors, or mailing labels for electors, among other reports and documents.
• Information in the file: Can be customized for the party requesting it.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Montana voter registration includes the driver’s license number and the Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to law enforcement officers and participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Nebraska

• Access to the file: State political parties and the clerk of the U.S. District Court receive a voter list for free, and anyone else may request the list for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, place of birth, date of birth, residence address, mailing address, address of last registration, telephone number, and email address (unless requested to be kept confidential) of a voter, as well as the date of their application for registration, their party affiliation, and their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security Number.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes related to elections, voter registration, political activities, law enforcement, or jury selection.

Confidential information related to Nebraska voter registration includes the telephone number and email address of a voter who requests that those items remain private. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Nevada

• Access to the file: Political parties can request a copy of the voter list for free, and anyone else can request a copy for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, address, date of birth, and telephone number of a voter, as well as the serial number on each application.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes related to elections.

Confidential information related to Nevada voter registration includes the email address, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number of a voter, as well as their address and telephone number if the voter makes this request. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

New Hampshire

• Access to the file: Anyone can view the statewide voter registration database at the state records and archives office, while copies of voter registration lists may be sent to political parties, party committees, and candidates.
• Information in the file: The name, domicile address, mailing address, and town or city of a voter, as well as their party affiliation and voter history.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to New Hampshire voter registration encompasses any information not covered above, including the driver’s license number and the Social Security Number of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program. Confidential information in the voter file may not be accessed through a subpoena or a civil litigation discovery request.

New Jersey

• Access to the file: Political parties can receive voter lists for free, and anyone else can request them for a fee.
• Information in the file: Not specified by state law.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to New Jersey voter registration includes the driver’s license number and the Social Security Number of a voter, which must be redacted from public records. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

New Mexico

• Access to the file: State law does not specify who may receive voter lists, but they will be provided upon written request.
• Information in the file: Selected voter data, mailing labels containing the name and address of a voter, or a special voter list containing selected voters in the requested order.
• Purpose of use: Government, election, or campaign purposes.

Confidential information related to New Mexico voter registration includes the Social Security Number of a voter, as well as the identity of an agency where the voter registered to vote. In addition, a voter can arrange to keep their telephone number and their day and month of birth confidential. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

New York

• Access to the file: The public can view a complete list of the names and residence addresses of registered voters for each election district, published by the Board of Elections after the close of registration. Copies can be purchased for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, residence address, and party enrollment of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Election purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to New York voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, which shields victims of domestic violence and their family or household members.

North Carolina

• Access to the file: Political parties may request copies of voter lists for free at certain intervals, while anyone else can request copies for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, residence address, mailing address, age, sex, race, and county voter identification number of a voter, as well as their party affiliation, precinct name and identification code, congressional district, senate district, representative district, and voter history. Other district information also may be available, including the city governing board district, county commissioner district, fire district, and soil and water conservation district.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to North Carolina voter registration includes the email address, date of birth, and Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter, as well as the identity of the agency where they registered to vote. However, cumulative data based on these items may be revealed if it would not be possible to discern information about any individual voter from the data. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

North Dakota

• Access to the file: A political party, political committee, or candidate can request information from the central voter file, although North Dakota does not use voter registration.
• Information in the file: The name, residence address, mailing address, district, and precinct of a voter, as well as their voting history, active or inactive status, and the unique identifier assigned to them in the central voter file.
• Purpose of use: Election purposes.

Confidential information related to North Dakota voter registration includes the date of birth and the driver’s license number of a voter. Moreover, none of the information above in the central voter file is available for public access. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Ohio

• Access to the file: May be viewed by the public whenever the office of the Board of Elections is open for business.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and precinct number of a voter, as well as their voting history.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Ohio voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Oklahoma

• Access to the file: Available to anyone as public information.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and party affiliation of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Not specified by state law.

Confidential information related to Oklahoma voter registration includes the voter registration application, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, members of the judiciary, military service members, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, people protected by victim’s protection orders, and spouses and dependents of anyone in any of these groups.

Oregon

• Access to the file: Political parties can get a copy of the voter list for free, while anyone else can request it for a fee.
• Information in the file: The name, residence or mailing address, and party affiliation of a voter, as well as their precinct name/number.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

State law does not require keeping certain information confidential related to Oregon voter registration. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Pennsylvania

• Access to the file: The public can view the voter list during ordinary business hours, and any registered elector in Pennsylvania can request a copy for a fee. Political parties and candidates can request the names and addresses of all registered electors.
• Information in the file: The name, address, and date of birth of a voter, as well as their voting district and voting history.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes related to elections, political activities, or law enforcement.

Confidential information related to Pennsylvania voter registration includes the statewide voter registration number and the digitized or electronic signature of a voter, as well as the agency where the voter registered. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Rhode Island

• Access to the file: Records are publicly available. Political parties and candidates can receive the names and addresses of newly registered voters, as well as voters who have been removed or have become inactive, from local boards no more often than once a month. Political parties and candidates also can request state lists of registered voters from the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
• Information in the file: The name, street address, city or town, and party affiliation of a voter, as well as their congressional district, senatorial district, representative district, ward, and precinct.
• Purpose of use: Political purposes, or in furtherance of candidacies for political office.

Confidential information related to Rhode Island voter registration includes any information that indicates where a voter registered to vote. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

South Carolina

• Access to the file: Available for public inspection.
• Information in the file: The name, residence address, mailing address, and telephone number of a voter, as well as their sex, race, and date of birth.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to South Carolina voter registration includes the Social Security Number of a voter, as well as any information that is confidential for other state agencies.

South Dakota

• Access to the file: The public can view the county master registration file during office hours.
• Information in the file: Non-confidential information on a voter’s registration card, in addition to the date of the last update to the voter’s information and the date of the last election in which they voted.
• Purpose of use: Election purposes (no commercial purpose and must not be placed on the internet for unrestricted access).

Confidential information related to South Dakota voter registration includes the driver’s license number and the Social Security Number of a voter, as well as their full date of birth. However, the year of their birth is not confidential.

Tennessee

• Access to the file: The public can view these records, and lists are available for a fee to anyone who certifies that a list will be used for political purposes.
• Information in the file: Voting history and other voter registration information.
• Purpose of use: Political purposes. Vendors with access to the information must use it only to service the county election commission.

Confidential information related to Tennessee voter registration includes the Social Security Number of a voter.

Texas

• Access to the file: May be requested by anyone.
• Information in the file: The name, date of birth, residence address, and registration number of a voter. If a voter does not have an address, a concise description of their residence can be substituted.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Texas voter registration includes the driver’s license number, Social Security Number, and personal identification card number of a voter, as well as any indication that they may be interested in working as an election judge. Moreover, the telephone number, date of birth, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number of a voter may not be posted online, nor may the residential address of a voter who is a protected person. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, judges, spouses of peace officers, and victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.

Utah

• Access to the file: Available to political parties, government officials and employees, health care providers, insurance companies, financial institutions, and anyone who accepts confidentiality requirements, among other qualified persons.
• Information in the file: The name, address, telephone number, and political party affiliation of a voter, as provided by their voter registration form.
• Purpose of use: Not explicitly specified by state law, but the month and year of birth of a voter must be used only for political purposes.

Confidential information related to Utah voter registration includes the email address, day of birth, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number of a voter. Moreover, the month and year of a voter’s birth can be disclosed only in restricted circumstances. A voter can ask that their record be classified as private by indicating this request on the voter registration form, or by submitting a written application.

Vermont

• Access to the file: For a fee, anyone can request copies of voter lists from town clerks, and lists must be made available for free to the chair of each political party in the municipality.
• Information in the file: Any information in the statewide list that is not confidential.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Vermont voter registration includes the email address, telephone number, month and day of birth, and driver’s license number of a voter, as well as the last four digits of their Social Security Number. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Virginia

• Access to the file: The public can view voter lists at county election offices, and copies of lists may be provided for a reasonable fee to political party committees, candidates, incumbents, and political action committees for political purposes. Individuals and non-profit organizations may receive copies of lists for the purpose of promoting voter participation and registration through communications or mailings that do not intimidate or place pressure on recipients.
• Information in the file: The name, address, gender, and year of birth of a voter, as well as all election districts applicable to them. Candidates, parties, and other political organizations can access the voting history of a voter for political purposes.
• Purpose of use: Campaign and political purposes, as well as reporting to constituents.

Confidential information related to Virginia voter registration includes the day and month of birth and the Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter, as well as the agency where they registered to vote, any record of a decision not to register to vote, and their address if they are a protected person. Special confidentiality protections apply to active or retired law enforcement officers, active or retired judges or attorneys, people who are approved to be foster parents, people who have been granted a protective order, participants in the Address Confidentiality Program, and anyone else who fears for their personal safety.

Washington

• Access to the file: The public may view records of voters who received a ballot and voters who returned a ballot at county offices. Political parties, committees, and individuals may submit public records requests for lists of registered voters who have or have not voted for election purposes.
• Information in the file: Precinct lists and lists of registered voters.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes, including any political purpose.

Confidential information related to Washington voter registration includes information about the office or agency where a voter registered to vote, as well as any record of a decision not to register to vote. Open records requests cannot access the age, Social Security Number, or proof of identity of a voter, or the residential address associated with their driver’s license number. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

West Virginia

• Access to the file: Digital or printed lists of registered voters are available for a fee to anyone upon request. Anyone can use a public terminal to review active, inactive, rejected, and canceled voter registration records.
• Information in the file: The name, residence address, and political party affiliation of a voter, as well as their voter status.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes. Information may not be used for charitable or commercial solicitations or advertising, or sold or reproduced for resale.

Confidential information related to West Virginia voter registration includes the telephone number, email address, and driver’s license number or Social Security Number of a voter. Special confidentiality protections apply to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.

Wisconsin

• Access to the file: Available for public inspection and electronically accessible to anyone.
• Information in the file: The name, address, registration ID number, district, and voting history of a voter, as well as absentee voting information and the method by which the registration form was received.
• Purpose of use: Non-commercial purposes.

Confidential information related to Wisconsin voter registration includes the date of birth, driver’s license number, and Social Security Number of a voter, as well as any indication of a voting accommodation and any information on their participation in the Address Confidentiality Program. Special confidentiality protections apply to ACP participants.

Wyoming

• Access to the file: Available to candidates, elected officials, political party committees, campaign committees, political action committees, people who are promoting or opposing a ballot issue or candidate, and organizations promoting voter participation.
• Information in the file: The name, address, gender, and party affiliation of a voter.
• Purpose of use: Political purposes.

Confidential information related to Wyoming voter registration includes the telephone number, email address, date of birth, driver’s license number, tribal ID number (if applicable), and Social Security Number (or any part of it) of a voter, as well as any other personal identifying information.

Last reviewed May 2023