Voter Resource Center

General Resources
for Voters

Explore the general rules, procedures, requirements, and timelines governing voting across the United States in the November 2020 general election.

Voter Registration
Deadlines

Find out when you need to be registered to vote in order to participate in the November 2020 election, and/or check to make sure your voter registration is up to date in the state in which you plan to vote.

Mail-In or Absentee
Voting

The majority of states will be utilizing mail-in or absentee voting to a much greater degree in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the applicable rules and deadlines in your state.

Early In-Person Voting

Most US states will offer early in-person voting to some extent. Find out if your state will offer voters this option, and when early voting will begin and end in your jurisdiction.

Voter ID Laws

Over 30 states will require voters to show some form of identification in order to vote in November. Look up whether your state has any voter ID laws, and what rules may apply to you.

COVID-19 Updates

Learn more about procedural changes, election postponements, and litigation associated with the 2020 election cycle as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.