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- 2. Select your State
- 3. Mark your calendar today!
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Alabama
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/Default.aspx
- Register here:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/VoterReg.aspx
- Presidential Presidential Primary:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 25, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by May 23, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 24, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/AbsenteeVotingInfo.aspx
- Open/Closed primary:
- Open
- For more information:
- 334-242-7200
Alaska
- Division of Elections:
- http://ltgov.state.ak.us/elections/
- Register here:
- http://ltgov.state.ak.us/elections/regapp.php
- Presidential Caucus date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 5, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- August 26, 2008 (Register by: July 25, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 3, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.elections.state.ak.us/abinfo.php
- Open/Closed primary:
- Open for Democrats, but Republicans use closed primary system.
- Also:
- Early Voting 15 days before the election, no-excuse absentee voting by mail and fax available.). Senate seat on the ballot this year.
- For more information:
- 907.465.4611
Arizona
- SoS:
- http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterInformation.htm
- Register here:
- http://www.azsos.gov/election/How_to_register.htm
- Presidential Presidential Primary:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan 7, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 2, 2008 (Register by Aug. 4, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 6, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- Military and overseas voters can go here to request an absentee ballot: http://www.azsos.gov/election/Military.htm All other early and absentee ballots must be requested through each County Recorder's office: http://www.azsos.gov/election/county.htm
- Open/Closed primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- You can register directly on-line without mailing in a form (more than 1/2 are now done online).
- For more information:
- 877-THE-VOTE
Arkansas
- SoS:
- http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections_register_vote.html
- Register here:
- http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections/vote/vote.html
- Presidential Presidential Primary:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 5, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- May 20, 2008 (Register by April 18, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 4, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections_voter_arkansas_absentee.html
- Also:
- Also: Early Voting available 15 days before election including Saturdays, no-excuse absentee voting by mail and fax. Senate seat on the ballot.
- For more information:
- 501-682-1010
California
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm
- Register here:
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm
- Presidential Presidential Primary:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by: Jan. 18, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by May 16, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 17, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_m.htm
- Open/Closed primary:
- Modified-closed primary- only voters registered by party may vote in each primary, with each political party deciding whether to allow independent voters.
- Also:
- Early voting and no-excuse absentee voting available, ballot must be returned to your county elections official on this list. California often puts major decisions to voters in the form of ballot initiatives; read them in advance on Sec. of State's site.
- For more information:
- call your county elections: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_d.htm
Colorado
- SoS:
- http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx?
- Register here:
- http://www.elections.colorado.gov/WWW/default/Clerks%20Corner/SOS%20Approved%20Forms/2007_forms/2007_voter_registration_english_fillable.pdf
- Presidential Caucus Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by January 7, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 12, 2008 (Register by July 14, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 6, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.elections.colorado.gov/WWW/default/Clerks%20Corner/SOS%20Approved%20Forms/2007_forms/approved_mail-in_ballot_application_color_7_11_07.pdf
- Open/Closed Caucus:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse absentee-voting. You can request on the mail-in ballot application a ballot always be mailed to you. Open Senate seat on the ballot.
- For more information:
- 303-894-2200
Connecticut
- SoS:
- http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/ElectionIndex.html
- Register here:
- http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/Elecform.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/Elecform.html
- Congressional Primary Date:
- August 12, 2008 (Register by Aug. 7, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 21, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/Elecform.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Excuse required for absentee voting, no pre-election day in-person voting.
- For more information:
- 860-509-6100
Delaware
- SoS:
- http://elections.delaware.gov/
- Register here:
- http://elections.delaware.gov/services/voter/placestoregister.shtml
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 12, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 9, 2008 (Register by Aug. 16, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 11, 2008)
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- You can register online, over the phone, through mail or in person. Some felons may register. Senate seat on the ballot this year. No early in-person voting. You must have a notarized affidavit stating the reason for your absence to vote absentee Absentee affidavit: http://elections.delaware.gov/services/voter/absenteeballot.shtml
- For more information:
- 302-739-4277
District of Columbia:
- Board of Elections:
- http://www.dcboee.org/
- Register here:
- http://www.dcboee.org/voterreg/vic_index.shtm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 12 (Register by Jan. 11)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 9, 2008 (Register by Aug. 8, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 3, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.dcboee.org/voterreg/vic_index.shtm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- In-person or mail-in absentee available, with excuse.
- For more information:
- 202-727-2525
Florida:
- Department of State:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
- Register here:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/regtovote/regform.shtml
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Jan. 29th (Register by Dec. 31)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 26th (Register by July 28th).
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 6, 2008)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/absenteevoting.shtml
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- In-person early voting starts 15 days before elections, absentee ballots may be requested through the mail or phone by contacting the county supervisor
- For more information:
- 850-245-6200, toll free: 1-866-308-6739
Georgia:
- SoS:
- http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voting_information.htm
- Register here:
- http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by: Jan. 4, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- July 15, 2008 (Register by June 13, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 3)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/elections/voter_information/absentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- In-person early Voting available the week before elections, no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Senate seat on the ballot this year.
- For more information:
- 404-656-2871
Hawaii:
- Office of Elections:
- http://www.hawaii.gov/elections/
- Register here:
- http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Democratic primary–Feb. 19, 2008; Republican–last week in January/ First week in February.
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 20, 2008 (Register by Aug. 23, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 6, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.hawaii.gov/elections/voters/voteabsentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No-excuse absentee voting by mail or in-person early voting.
- For more information:
- 808-453-8683 (SoS office); 808-593-8180 (Rep. Party); 808-596-2980 (Dem. Party)
Idaho:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/eleindex.htm
- Register Here:
- http://www.idahovotes.gov/VoterReg/vtr_reg_form.pdf
- Presidential Caucus for Democrats:
- Feb 5, 2008.
- Presidential Primary for Republicans and Congressional Primary Date
- May 27, 2008 (Day-of registration is available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Day-of registration available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.hawaii.gov/elections/voters/voteabsentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Same-day registration available, no-excuse absentee and in-person early voting available. Senate seat on the ballot this year.
- For more information:
- 208-334-2852 (sos); 208-336-1815 (Dem. Party)
Illinois:
- Board of Elections:
- http://www.elections.il.gov/
- Register Here:
- http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/welcome.aspx
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- Feb. 5 (Register by: Jan. 8th)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 7)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/DownloadAbs.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- If you register to vote by mail, you MUST vote in person for the first time. Early voting and no-excuse absentee voting allowed for everyone else. Senate seat on the ballot this year. Grace period allows for ....?
- For more information:
- 217-782-4141
Indiana:
- SoS:
- http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/
- Register Here:
- http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/pdfs/50504.pdf
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 6, 2008 (Register by April 8)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 6)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/DownloadAbs.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Excuse required for absentee voting, no-excuse in-person early voting available. You must have a photo ID to vote. Check your registration status at www.sos.IN.gov.
- For more information:
- 800-622-4941
Iowa:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/index.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/VoterInformation/VoterRegistration.html
- Presidential Caucus date:
- Jan. 14th (Same-day registration available)
- Congressional primary date:
- June 3, 2008 (Same day registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Same-day registration available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed, but you can change your registration at the polls.
- Also:
- No excuse mail-in absentee voting and in-person early voting allowed. Senate seat on the ballot.
- For more information:
- About voting, call 512-281-0145. For more info about the caucuses, go to http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/2008Caucus/index.html
Kansas:
- SoS:
- http://www.kssos.org/elections/elections.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.kssos.org/elections/elections_registration.html
- Caucus date:
- Democrats- Feb. 5 (Register by Jan. 21st), Republicans- Feb. 9th. (Register by Jan. 25th)(Per Kansas SoS, could change)
- Congressional primary date:
- August 5, 2008 (Register by July 21, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 21)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.kssos.org/elections/elections_registration_voting.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Advance voting is allowed in person or through the mail, dates vary by county (List of counties on pg. 2 http://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/voterregistration.pdf).
- For More Information:
- 785-296-4561
Kentucky:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.ky.gov/elections/
- Register Here:
- http://elect.ky.gov/register.htm
- Gubernatorial General election:
- November 6, 2007 (Registration deadline was Oct. 9, 2007) Lt. Gov. Steve Beshear(D) is challenging sitting Gov. Ernie Flecther (R).
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 20, 2008 (Register by April 20)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Register by Oct. 4th)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/absenteeballot.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed. If you'd like to change your affiliation before the presidential primaries, do it before Dec. 31st through the county clerk's office
- Also:
- You need an excuse to for absentee or in-person early voting. If you're in your 3rd trimester- that's an official excuse! Senate seat on the 2008 ballot.
- For More Information:
- 502-573-7100
Louisiana:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
- Register Here:
- http://elect.ky.gov/register.htm
- Gubernatorial Primary:
- Oct. 20, 2007 (Register by Sept. 20, 2007)
- Gubernatorial General election:
- Nov. 17th (Register by Oct. 18, 2007)
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 9, 2008 (Register by Jan. 10, 2008)
- Congressional primary Date:
- September 6, 2008
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by Oct. 6, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/169/Default.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- VERY open. All candidates (other than presidential hopefuls) are on the same ballot, with the top two going to a run-off if nobodygets over 50%.
- Also:
- Early voting and absentee voting is allowed with an excuse, with special consideration for displaced Louisianans. Senate seat on the ballot this year. Also, you MUST have a picture ID to vote in person.
- For More Information:
- 800-883-2805
Maine:
- SoS:
- http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/index.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/votreg.htm
- Presidential caucus date:
- Dems: Feb. 10, Reps.: Feb. 1-3. Same-day registration available.
- Congressional primary date:
- June 10, 2008 (Same-day registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Same-day registration available.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/absentee06.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No-excuse absentee and in-person early voting available. Online absentee request here. Senate seat (Susan Collins) on the ballot this year.
- For More Information:
- 207-624-7736
Maryland:
- Board of Elections:
- http://www.elections.state.md.us/
- Register Here:
- http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- Feb. 12, 2008 (Register by Jan. 22)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 14)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/2008_absentee_info.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No in-person early voting allowed. No-excuse absentee voting available.
- For More Information:
- 410-269-2840
Massachusetts:
- SoS:
- http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ELE/eleidx.htm
- Register Here:
- http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ELE/eleifv/howreg.htm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- March 4, 2008 (Register by Feb. 13)
- Congressional primary:
- Sept. 16, 2008
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 21)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/2008_absentee_info.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- If you have moved to a new city or town since the last election, you need to register AGAIN. Senate seat on the ballot in 2008
- For More Information:
- (617) 727-2828
Michigan:
- SoS:
- http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633---,00.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8726---,00.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- January 15, 2008 (Register by Dec. 17, 2007)
- Congressional primary:
- Aug. 5, 2008 (Register by July 5, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 4, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037--,00.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- For the first time, you must have a picture ID to vote in Michigan this year. Also, no in-person early voting available. You need an excuse to vote absentee. If you're voting for the first time, you MUST vote in person, unless you are disabled, over 60, in the military or deliver your registration in person to your township. Senate seat on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- 1-888-767-6424
Minnesota:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=134
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204
- Presidential caucus:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Election-day registration available)
- Main Primary:
- September 9, 2008 (Election day-registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Election-day registration available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=211
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Early in-person and absentee voting available with an excuse. You need to update your registration if you have not voted in the last four years. Senate seat (Norm Coleman) on the ballot this year.
- For More Information:
- 877-600-8683
Mississippi:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/elections.asp
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/VoterRegistration/index.asp
- 2007 General Election for Governor:
- November 6, 2007 (Registration closed October 7, 2007)
- Presidential and Congressional Primary:
- Mar. 11 (Register by Feb. 8)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by Oct. 4)
- Absentee ballot request:
- Contact your county registrar early to request a ballot and to get the latest deadlines:
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No early in-person voting. Absentee voting available for those with valid excuse. Senate seat on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- 800-829-6786
Missouri:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/s_default.asp?id=voter
- Presidential and Congressional Primary:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 9, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 8, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- Requests can be faxed or mailed.
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No in-person early voting available. Absentee voting allowed with a valid excuse. Return ballot to LOCAL election officials, not the Secretary of State's office.
- For More Information:
- 1-800-669-8683
Montana:
- SoS:
- http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Voter_Information.asp
- Register Here:
- http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Voter_Information.asp#register , or get a form in your phone book or at your local elections office. Do not use P.O. Box for address.
- Presidential and Congressional Primary:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by May 5, 2008- although same-day registration is available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 6, 2008, but same-day registration is available.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- (may also request over the phone): http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/forms/voters/absenteeballot.pdf
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open (Montana voters do not register by party).
- For More Information:
- 1-888-884-8683
Nebraska:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/voter_info.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/vote_reg_page.html
- Democratic Presidential caucus:
- Feb. 9, 2008 (Mail-in registration by Jan. 25, in-person registration closes Feb. 1.)
- Primary Date and Republican Presidential Primary:
- May 13, 2008 (Mail-in registration by April 25, in-person closes May 2.)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Mail-in Oct. 17, in-person Oct. 24.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/early_vote.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- In-person early voting and no-excuse absentee voting available. Open Senate seat on the ballot. Info on the Democratic Caucus is here
- For More Information:
- 1-888-884-8683
Nevada:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/voter_info.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/vote_reg_page.html
- Presidential caucus:
- Jan. 19, 2008 (Register by Dec. 18th)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- August 12, 2008 (Register by July 12 through the mail or July 22 in person)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 4 through the mail or October 14 in person.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 4 through the mail or October 14 in person.)
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Mail-in early voting available for everyone. You need to re-register if you have moved, changed your name or changed your party affiliation since the last election.
- For More Information:
- On the Democratic caucus, check here For all other questions, call: 775-684-5705
New Hampshire:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.nh.gov/electionsnew.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.nh.gov/vote.htm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Jan. 8, 2008 (Same-day registration will be available)
- Main Primary Date:
- September 9, 2008 (Register by Sept. 2, 2008, although same-day registration will be available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 25, 2008, but same-day registration will be available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.nh.gov/vote.htm#ABSENTEE
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No early voting; absentee voting allowed only with a valid excuse. Senate seat (John Sununu) on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- 603-271-3242
New Jersey:
- SoS:
- http://www.state.nj.us/oag/elections/electionshome.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.nj.gov/oag/elections/voter-registration-application.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 15, 2008)
- Main Primary Date:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by May 13, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 14, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/how-where-register.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse mail-in absentee and in-person early voting. Voter registration gets mailed to the County Commissioner or Registrar, BUT absentee ballots go to the County Clerk. Senate seat on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- For more info, call: 609-292-3760
New Mexico:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/displayContent.asp?id=17
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/displayContent.asp?id=147
- Presidential Caucus (Democrats only):
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by Jan. 8)
- Republican presidential and Congressional Primaries:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by May 6)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 7)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/FAQ's2.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Early voting and no-excuse mail-in absentee voting available through your county clerk. Open Senate seat on the ballot.
- For More Information:
- 505-827-3600
New York:
- Board of Elections:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/displayContent.asp?id=17
- Register Here:
- http://www.elections.state.ny.us/portal/page?_pageid=35,1,35_8336:35_8345&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
- Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.state.ny.us/portal/page?_pageid=35,1,35_8336:35_8356&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No early in-person voting, mail-in absentee voting with excuse. You need to re-register if you've moved counties since the last election.
- For More Information:
- 1-800-FOR-VOTE
North Carolina:
- SoS:
- http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/
- Register Here:
- http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/ and send to your county Board of Elections.
- Primary Date:
- May 6, 2008 (Register by April 11, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 10, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- In-person early voting and no-excuse absentee mail-in voting are both offered. You need to update your registration if you've moved at all since the last election.
- For More Information:
- 919-733-7173
North Dakota:
- SoS:
- http://www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/
- Register Here:
- North Dakota has no voter registration; just show up with a valid i.d. and vote.
- Presidential caucuses:
- Feb. 5, 2008
- Congressional Primaries:
- June 10, 2008
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/voting/voting-absentee.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open, since nobody declares a party affiliation to vote.
- Also:
- Some counties offer early in-person voting, while mail-in absentee ballots are allowed state-wide. Must have street address, not P.O. box, to vote.
- For More Information:
- 800-352-0867, ext. 8-4146
Ohio:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/PublicAffairs/voterInfoGuide.aspx
- Register Here:
- www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/PublicAffairs/VoterInfoGuide.aspx?Section=14
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- March 4, 2008 (Register by February 1, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 3, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/PublicAffairs/VoterInfoGuide.aspx?Section=16
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No-excuse mail-in absentee and in-person early voting allowed for all residents.
- For More Information:
- 614-466-2655
Oklahoma:
- State Elections Board:
- http://www.ok.gov/~elections/index.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.ok.gov/~elections/voterreg.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by: Jan 11, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- July 29, 2008 (Register by July 3, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 10, 2008)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.ok.gov/~elections/absentee.html, return forms to your county election board
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse necessary for mail-in absentee voting. In-person early voting (no excuse) available the Friday and Monday before each election.
- For More Information:
- 405-521-2391
Oregon:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/votreg/vreg.htm
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 20 (Register by: April 29, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 14, 2008)
- Long-term Absentee ballot information:
- Contact County elections office,
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed. If parties choose to open their elections, voters will be notified by mail.
- Also:
- All elections in Oregon are Vote-By-Mail, meaning your ballot is mailed to you and you mail it back, although you can still go to your local elections office to vote on election day. Senate seat is on the 2008 ballot.
- For More Information:
- 1-866-673-8683
Pennsylvania:
- State Department:
- http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bcel/site/default.asp
- Register Here:
- http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1192&q=442984
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- April 22, 2008 (Register by: March 21, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 3, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1193&q=442991&votingNav=|
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No early voting, excuse required for absentee voting. Alternative voting allowed for the elderly and disabled: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1194&q=442998.
- For More Information: Call 1-800-552-VOTE.
Rhode Island:
- SoS:
- http://www.sec.state.ri.us/elections
- Register Here:
- http://www.sec.state.ri.us/elections/voting/register/register.html?set_language=en
- Presidential Preference Primary:
- March 4, 2008 (Register by Feb. 2, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- September 9, 2008 (Register by: Aug. 9,2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 4, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.sec.state.ri.us/elections/voting/register/registerbymail.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No early voting, excuse required for absentee voting. Senate Race on the ballot.
South Carolina:
- SoS:
- http://www.scvotes.org/
- Register Here:
- http://www.scvotes.org/south_carolina_voter_registration_information
- Presidential Primary Dates:
- Jan. 19, 2008 for Republicans (Register by Dec. 19, 2007), Jan. 29 for Democrats (Register by: December 29, 2007)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 10, 2008 (Register by: May 10)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 4)
- Absentee ballot information:
- Contact your county elections commission to request an absentee ballot.
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Excuse required for absentee voting; no early in-person voting.
South Dakota:
- SoS:
- http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/electionsvoteregistration_overview.shtm
- Register Here:
- http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/registrationvoting.shtm
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- June 3, 2008 (Register by: May 19, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 20)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/registrationvoting.shtm#absentee
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- A picture ID is required to vote. No-excuse in-person and absentee voting are available.
- For More Information:
- (605) 773-3537
Tennessee:
- SoS:
- http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/electionsvoteregistration_overview.shtm
- Register Here:
- http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/registrationvoting.shtm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by: January 7, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 7, 2008 (Register by: July 8, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 6, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/absentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Excuse required for mail-in absentee voting, no excuse required for in-person early voting. If you register to vote by mail, you have to vote in person for your first election. Senate race on the 2008 ballot.
- For More Information:
- 615-741-7956
Texas:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/index.shtml
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- March 4, 2008 (Register by: Feb. 4, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: October 6, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No excuse required for early voting, excuse required for mail-in absentee voting. Notify the SoS office if you've moved at all since the last election. Senate race (John Cornyn) on the 2008 ballot. And file this under Texas justice- if you're a convicted felon who has served your sentence, you can vote!
- For More Information:
- 800-252-8683
Utah:
- SoS:
- http://elections.utah.gov/voterinformation.html
- Register Here:
- http://elections.utah.gov/voterregistrationinformation.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 5, 2008 (Register by: Jan. 5, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 24, 2008 (Register by May 24, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 4, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.elections.utah.gov/absenteewho.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse necessary for in-person early voting or mail-in absentee voting. You need to re-register if you have moved, changed your name or changed your party affiliation since the last election. You can register IN-PERSON up to 15 days before an election, but you won't be able to vote early.
- For More Information:
- 801-538-1041
Vermont:
- SoS:
- http://vermont-elections.org/soshome.htm
- Register Here:
- http://vermont-elections.org/elections1/registertovote.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- March 4, 2008 (Register by: Feb. 27, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 9, 2008 (Register by: Sept. 3, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 29, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://vermont-elections.org/elections1/absentee.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No excuse required for in-person early voting or mail-in absentee voting. Voters with disabilities can vote confidentially by phone at the polls.
- For More Information:
- 1-800-439-8683. A great video run-through of voting is here
Virginia:
- State Board of Elections:
- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Index.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Registering_to_Vote/Index.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 12, 2008 (Register by: Jan. 14, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 10, 2008 (Register by May 6, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 6)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Absentee_Voting/Index.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- Excuse required for absentee and early mail-in voting. Open Senate seat on the ballot for 2008.
- For More Information:
- 1-800-552-9745
Washington:
- SoS:
- http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/
- Register Here:
- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Registering_to_Vote/Index.html
- Presidential Preference Dates:
- Feb. 19, 2008 for Democrats' caucus and Republican primary (Register by: Jan. 19, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 19, 2008 (Register by July 19, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 4, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/faq_vote_by_mail.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- All counties in Washington (except King, Pierce and Kittitas counties) conduct elections by mail. A ballot is sent to each registered voter, who must post-mark their return ballot on or before election day or drop it at a designated ballot drop spot. ALSO, if you miss the registration deadline, you can still register in person up to 15 days before election day.
- For More Information:
- (360) 902-4180
West Virginia:
- SoS:
- http://www.wvsos.com/elections/main.htm
- Register Here:
- http://www.wvsos.com/elections/voters/registernow.htm
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 13, 2008 (Register by: April 22, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Register by Oct. 14, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.wvsos.com/elections/voters/absentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No-excuse needed for in-person early voting, excuse required for mail-in absentee voting. Senate race on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- 866-SOS-VOTE,www.wvvotes.com
Wisconsin:
- State Elections Board:
- http://elections.state.wi.us/index.asp
- Register Here:
- http://elections.state.wi.us/faq_que_list.asp?fid=27&locid=47&linkid=
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 19, 2008 (Register by: Jan. 30, 2008)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Sept. 9, 2008 (Register by: Aug. 20, 2008)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 15, 2008)
- Absentee ballot information:
- htttp://elections.state.wi.us/faq_detail.asp?faqid=120&fid=27&fname=&linkid=
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No excuse needed for in-person early voting and absentee voting. If you miss the registration deadlines, same-day voter registration is available with proof of residence.
- For More Information:
- 608-266-8005
Wyoming:
- SoS:
- http://vote.wyoming.gov/
- Register Here:
- http://soswy.state.wy.us/election/vote.htm
- Presidential caucus dates:
- Republican convention is scheduled for Jan. 5 (or the same day as NH). Democratic caucus is March 8, 2008. (Same-day registration available)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 19, 2008 (Same-day registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Same-day registration available)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://vote.wyoming.gov/absentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse in-person early voting and absentee voting available. You MUST re-register if you did not vote in the 2004 General Election. Also, both Senate seats will be on the ballot in 2008.
- For More Information:
- (307)777-7186
Military or Overseas voters::
The Federal Voting Assistance Program, run by the Department of Defense, has the forms and information you need to register and vote:
Sources: Primary information from each state's elections office. Secondary information thanks to Pew's ElectionLine, the Federal Election Commission, FairVote.org, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and the National Conference of State Legislatures.