Registration deadlines
Each state page highlights the next listed registration deadline when the deadline is available in the election data.
Election Dates
2026 election dates and voter deadlines by state
When can you vote, and what should you do next? Choose your state to find election dates, registration options, and official voting resources.
2026 general election
Election Day is one date. Your voting plan starts before it.
Different states. Different deadlines.
Registration, early voting, and mail-ballot deadlines vary. A passed registration deadline may still leave an in-person registration option in some states.
State and local ballots differ. Open your state guide for the calendar and official resources for your area.
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Election dates and voter deadlines by state
Alabama
Alabama election dates and voter deadlines
Next election: November 3, 2026
Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: Varies by locality
Alaska Alaska election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 4, 2026
Early voting: October 19, 2026
Arizona Arizona election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 7, 2026
Arkansas Arkansas election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 4, 2026
Early voting: October 19, 2026
California California election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: October 5, 2026
Colorado Colorado election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 12, 2026
Early voting: October 9, 2026
Connecticut Connecticut election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: Not listed
Early voting: October 19, 2026
Delaware Delaware election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 10, 2026
Early voting: October 22, 2026
Florida Florida election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 24, 2026
Georgia Georgia election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 13, 2026
Hawaii Hawaii election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 26, 2026
Early voting: Varies by locality
Idaho Idaho election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 23, 2026
Early voting: October 13, 2026
Illinois Illinois election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 6, 2026
Early voting: October 19, 2026
Indiana Indiana election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 6, 2026
Iowa Iowa election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: October 14, 2026
Kansas Kansas election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 14, 2026
Kentucky Kentucky election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 29, 2026
Louisiana Louisiana election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 20, 2026
Maine Maine election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: September 19, 2026
Maryland Maryland election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 22, 2026
Massachusetts Massachusetts election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 24, 2026
Early voting: October 17, 2026
Michigan Michigan election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: October 24, 2026
Minnesota Minnesota election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: September 18, 2026
Mississippi Mississippi election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 24, 2026
Missouri Missouri election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 7, 2026
Early voting: October 20, 2026
Montana Montana election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 5, 2026
Nebraska Nebraska election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 16, 2026
Early voting: October 5, 2026
Nevada Nevada election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 6, 2026
Early voting: October 17, 2026
New Hampshire New Hampshire election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: Election Day registration available; earlier local deadlines vary
Early voting: No general early voting; eligible absentee voting only
New Jersey New Jersey election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 24, 2026
New Mexico New Mexico election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 6, 2026
Early voting: October 6, 2026
New York New York election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 24, 2026
Early voting: October 24, 2026
North Carolina North Carolina election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 9, 2026
Early voting: October 15, 2026
North Dakota North Dakota election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: Not required; voter eligibility and ID rules apply
Early voting: County-specific dates and availability
Ohio Ohio election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 6, 2026
Oklahoma Oklahoma election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 9, 2026
Early voting: October 28, 2026
Oregon Oregon election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: September 14, 2026
Rhode Island Rhode Island election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 4, 2026
Early voting: October 14, 2026
South Carolina South Carolina election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 4, 2026
Early voting: October 19, 2026
South Dakota South Dakota election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: Varies by locality
Tennessee Tennessee election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026
Early voting: October 14, 2026
Texas Texas election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 5, 2026 (regular registration)
Early voting: October 19–30, 2026
Utah Utah election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 23, 2026
Early voting: October 20, 2026
Vermont Vermont election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: November 3, 2026
Early voting: September 19, 2026
Virginia Virginia election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 23, 2026; same-day provisional option afterward
Early voting: September 18–October 31, 2026
Washington Washington election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 26, 2026
Early voting: October 16, 2026
Washington DC Washington DC election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 26, 2026
West Virginia West Virginia election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 13, 2026
Early voting: October 21, 2026
Wisconsin Wisconsin election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 14, 2026
Early voting: October 20, 2026
Wyoming Wyoming election dates and voter deadlines Next election: November 3, 2026Registration: October 19, 2026
Early voting: October 6, 2026
State Guides
What each state election page includes
Early and absentee voting
Election calendars include selected early voting, in-person absentee, mail voting, and ballot return deadlines when listed.
Poll hours and voting help
State detail pages summarize poll hours, polling place lookup guidance, voter ID context, and Election Day voting information.
Official source links
Resource sections are kept focused on the most relevant official or high-value links for voters who need to confirm details.
Questions
Common questions
How do I find my state's election dates?
Use the state selector or the state links on this page to open a dedicated election calendar for each state. Each state link is crawlable and goes directly to that state's election dates and voter deadlines page.
What deadlines are listed on state election pages?
State election pages list available voter registration deadlines, early voting dates, absentee or mail voting deadlines, poll hours, and official election source links.
When is the 2026 general election?
The general election is listed for November 3, 2026. Registration, early voting, and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state. Check your state guide for local details.
Where does MyTimeToVote get election date information?
MyTimeToVote generates this index from structured election data and selected official or high-value source links. The current build includes 51 state election pages.
Should I confirm election dates before voting?
Yes. Election dates, deadlines, voting locations, and voting rules can change. Confirm final details with your state or local election office before voting.
Glossary
Election type glossary
- General Election
- A regular election where voters choose officeholders after candidates have been nominated. General elections often decide who serves in federal, state, and local offices.
- Primary Election
- An election used to choose candidates for a later general election. Primary rules vary by state, party, office, and election cycle.
- Special Election
- An election held outside the regular election schedule, usually to fill a vacant office or decide a specific public question.
- Referendum
- A ballot question where voters approve or reject a law, constitutional amendment, bond issue, or other public measure.