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Will you be 18 years old by November 6, 2012?
Are you an American Citizen?
Then Citizen Jane, get ready to vote:
- 1. Click here to see if you are already registered
- 2. Select your State
- 3. Mark your calendar today! ** Dates for 2012 will be updated once each state releases its voter information for the year.
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Alabama
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/
- Register here:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/vr/vr-a.htm
- Register here:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/vr/vr-a.htm
- Presidential and Statewide Primaries:
- March 13, 2012 (Register by March 10, 2012)
- Municiple Primary Date:
- August 28, 2012 (Register by August 18, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 26, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/absentee/index.aspx
- Open/Closed primary:
- Open
- For more information:
- 334-242-7200
Alaska
- Division of Elections:
- http://www.elections.alaska.gov/
- Register here:
- http://www.elections.alaska.gov/vi_voter_reg.php
- Presidential Caucus date:
- April 9, 2012
- Congressional Primary Date:
- August 28, 2012 (Register by: July 29, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 7, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.elections.alaska.gov/vi_ea_ev_ip.php
- Open/Closed primary:
- Open for Democrats, but Republicans use closed primary system. (Same day registration and party changes allowed for presidential caucuses.)
- Also:
- Early Voting begins 15 days before elections, no-excuse absentee voting by mail and fax available. Deadlines vary. Registration closes 30 days before voting.
- 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. 28, 2012 (Register by Jan. 30. 1, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 28, 2012 (Register by July 30, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 8, 2012)
- 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, all registration closes 28 days before election day.
- For more information:
- 877-THE-VOTE
Arkansas
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/Pages/default.aspx
- Register here:
- http://www.votenaturally.org/registration.html
- Presidential Presidential Primary:
- May 22, 2012 (Register by April 22, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- May 22, 2012 (Register by April 22, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 6, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.votenaturally.org/where_when_how_vote_absentee.html
- Also:
- Also: Reisgistration closes 30 days before elections. Early Voting available 15 days before election including Saturdays, need excuse for absentee voting by mail and fax.
- 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:
- June 5, 2012 (Register by: May 21, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 5, 2012 (Register by May 21, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 22, 2012)
- 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:
- California voted in 2012 to end traditional party primaries. All candidates are now considered in the primary, and the top two candidates face off in the general. 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 SoS site.
- For more information:
- call your county elections office: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_d.htm
Colorado
- SoS:
- http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx?
- Register here:
- https://www.sos.state.co.us/Voter/secuRegVoterIntro.do
- Presidential Caucus Date:
- March 6, 2012 (Must affiliate with a party by January 6, 2012 to vote in caucus. Register to vote by Feb. 6, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 26, 2012 (Register by May 29, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 9,2012)
- 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.
- For more information:
- 303-894-2200
Connecticut
- SoS:
- http://www.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=415810
- Register here:
- http://www.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3179&q=392218&SOTSNav_GID=1846#VoterRegistrationForms
- Presidential Primary Date:
- April 24, 2012 (Reisister by mail before April 19, 2012, or in person by noon on April 23, 2012.)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- TBD (Register by five days before the primary)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 23, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3179&q=392214&SOTSNav_GID=1846
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Excuse required for absentee voting, no in-person early 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:
- April 24, 2012 (Register by March 31, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- TBD
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 13, 2012)
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- You can register online, over the phone, through mail or in person. Some felons may register. 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:
- https://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/register_to_vote/ovr_step1.asp
- Presidential Primary Date:
- April 3, 2012 (Register by March 5, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- TBD
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 5, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- https://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/absentee_ballot/ab_step1.asp
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- In-person early voting or mail-in absentee available, with excuse.
- For more information:
- 202-727-2525
Florida:
- Elections Division:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
- Register here:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration/voter-reg.shtml
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Jan. 31, 2012 (Register by Jan. 1, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 14th, 2012 (Register by July 16, 2012).
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 10, 2012)
- Absentee info and ballot:
- http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voting/absentee.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:
- TBD
- Congressional Primary Date:
- TBD
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 5, 2012)
- 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.
- For more information:
- 404-656-2871
Hawaii:
- Office of Elections:
- http://www.hawaii.gov/elections/
- Register here:
- http://hawaii.gov/elections/voters/registration.htm
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Democratic primary–April 9, 2012 (Register by March 7, 2012); Republican–TBD.
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 11, 2012 (Register by July 12, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 8, 2012)
- 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:
- April 14, 2012 (Election-day registration available).
- Presidential Caucus for Republicans and Congressional Primary Date
- March 6, 2012 (Election-day registration is available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Election-day registration available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.hawaii.gov/elections/voters/voteabsentee.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- Election-day registration available, no-excuse absentee and in-person early voting available.
- 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/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/registervote.pdf
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- March 20, 2012 (Register by Feb. 22, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 9, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.il.gov/votinginformation/absenteevoting.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Semi-open. You can choose any party's ballot, but it will be recorded publicly.
- 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.
- For more information:
- 217-782-4141
Indiana:
- SoS:
- http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/
- Register Online Here:
- https://indianavoters.in.gov/PublicSite/OVR/Introduction.aspx?Link=Polling
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 8, 2012 (Register by April 10, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 8, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/ABS-1-2010_revision.pdf
- 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:
- January 3, 2012 (Election-day registration available)
- Congressional primary date:
- June 5, 2012 (Election- day registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Election-day registration available)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Semi-open. You can choose any party to caucus with, but must register with that party by election day.
- Also:
- No excuse mail-in absentee voting and in-person early voting allowed.
- 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
- Presidential Caucus dates:
- Democrats- TBD, Republicans- TBD
- Congressional primary date:
- August 7, 2012 (Register by July 17, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 16, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Indpendents can vote in Democratic caucus, but the Republican caucus is 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/registertovote/Pages/default.aspx
- Primary Date:
- May 22, 2012 (Register by April 23, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Register by Oct. Oct. 10, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://elect.ky.gov/voterinfo/Pages/absenteevoterinformation.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed.
- 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!
- For More Information:
- 502-573-7100
Louisiana:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/457/Default.aspx
- Presidential Primary Date:
- March 24, 2012 (Register by Feb. 22, 2012)
- Congressional primary Date:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by Sept. 6, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by Oct. 7, 2128)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/169/Default.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- The presidential primary is closed, but all other elections are 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. 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:
- TBD. Same-day registration available.
- Congressional primary date:
- June 12, 2012. Same-day registration available
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012. Same-day registration available.
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/absent.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No-excuse absentee and in-person early voting available. Online absentee request here
- 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:
- April 3, 2012 (Register by March 13, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 16, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/absentee.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 6, 2012 (Register by Feb. 15, 2012)
- Congressional primary:
- Sept. 18, 2012 (Register to vote by August 29, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 17, 2012)
- 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.
- 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_8726-98097--,00.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- Feb. 28, 2012 (Register by Jan. 30, 2012)
- Congressional primary:
- Aug. 7, 2012 (Register by July 9, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 9, 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.
- 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. 7, 2012 (Election-day registration available)
- Main Primary:
- August 14, 2012 (Election day-registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (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.
- For More Information:
- 877-600-8683
Mississippi:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.ms.gov/elections.aspx
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/VoterRegistration/index.asp
- Presidential and Congressional Primary:
- Mar. 13, 2012 (Register by Feb. 10, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by Oct. 6, 2012)
- 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.
- 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 Primary:
- Feb. 7, 2012 (Register by Jan. 11, 2012)
- Congressional Primary:
- August 7, 2012 (Register by July 11, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 10, 2012)
- 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/elections/Calendar/index.asp
- Register Here:
- http://sos.mt.gov/elections/Vote/index.asp , 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 5, 2012 (Register by May 5, 2012- although same-day registration is available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 6, 2012, but same-day registration is available.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- (may also request over the phone): http://sos.mt.gov/elections/Vote/index.asp
- 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
- Presidential and congressional primary date:
- Feb. May 15, 2012 (Mail-in registration by April 27, in-person registration closes May 4.)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (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. 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
- Democratic Presidential caucus:
- Jan. 21, 2012 (Registation available at the caucuses.)
- Republican Presidential caucus:
- Feb. 4, 2012
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 12, 2012 (Register by May 22, 2012.)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by October 16, 2012.)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=77
- 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:
- January 10, 2012. (Register 10 days before the election.)
- Main Primary Date:
- September 11, 2012 (Register by Sept. 1, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 28, 2012)
- 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.
- For More Information:
- 603-271-3242
New Jersey:
- SoS:
- http://nj.gov/state/elections/how-where-register.html
- Register Here:
- http://nj.gov/state/elections/how-where-register.html#2
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- June 5, 2012 (Register by May 15, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 16, 2008)
- Vote-by-mail request:
- http://nj.gov/state/elections/mail-in_doe.html
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Closed
- Also:
- No excuse mail-in absentee and in-person early voting.
- For More Information:
- For more info, call: 609-292-3760
New Mexico:
- SoS:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-elections.html
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-VoterReg.html
- Presidential and Congressioanal primary:
- June 5, 2012 (Register by May 8, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 4, 2008 (Register by: Oct. 8, 2012)
- 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.
- For More Information:
- 505-827-3600
New York:
- Board of Elections:
- http://www.elections.state.ny.us/
- Register Here:
- http://www.elections.state.ny.us/VotingRegister.html
- Presidential Primary Date:
- April 24, 2012
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.elections.state.ny.us/VotingAbsentee.html
- 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.
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 8, 2012 (Register 25 days in advance)
- General Election:
- Nov. 64 2012 (Register 25 days in advance)
- 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:
- March 6, 2012 for Republicans, June 5, 2012 for Democrats.
- Congressional Primaries:
- June 12, 2012
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012
- 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/voter.aspx
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voter/RegisteringToVote.aspx
- Presidential and House Congressional Primary: June 4, 2012 (Register by May 7, 2012)
- Senate primary: March 6, 2012 (Register by Feb. 7, 2012)
- June 4, 2012 (Register by May 7, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 9, 2012)
- Absentee ballot request:
- http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/Upload/voter/absenteePortal.aspx?page=18039
- 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:
- March 6, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 11, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 26, 2012 (Register by June 1, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 12, 2012)
- 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 15, 2012 (Register by: April 24, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 16, 2012)
- 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.
- 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 24, 2012 (Register by: March 23, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 5, 2012)
- 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
- For More Information:
- 1-800-552-VOTE or go to www.votespa.gov
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:
- April 24, 2012 (Register by April 14, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- September 11, 2012 (Register by: Sept. 1, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 27, 2012)
- 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.
South Carolina:
- SoS:
- http://www.scvotes.org/
- Register Here:
- http://www.scvotes.org/south_carolina_voter_registration_information
- Presidential Primary Dates:
- Jan. 21, 2012 for Republicans (Register by Dec. 22, 2011), January 28, 2012 for Democrats (Register by Dec. 30, 2011)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 12, 2012 (Register by: May 13, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 6, 2012)
- 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://sdsos.gov/content/viewcontent.aspx?cat=elections&pg=/elections/boardofelections.shtm
- Register Here:
- http://sdsos.gov/content/viewcontent.aspx?cat=elections&pg=/elections/registrationvoting.shtm
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- June 5, 2012 (Register by: May 21, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 22, 2012)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://sdsos.gov/Elections/WhatAmI.aspx?pnl=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.tn.gov/sos/election/forms/ss-3010.pdf
- Presidential Primary Date:
- March 6, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 6, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 2, 2012 (Register by: July 3, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 9, 2012)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/bymail.htm
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No excuse required for mail-in absentee voting up to five days before election, 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.
- For More Information:
- 615-741-7956
Texas:
- SoS:
- http://www.votexas.org/
- Register Here:
- http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- March 6, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 6, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: October 9, 2012)
- 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. And file this under new 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://www.elections.utah.gov/
- Register Online Here:
- http://vote.utah.gov/register-to-vote/online/
- Republican Presidential Primary Date:
- June 26, 2012 (Register by: May 26, 2012)
- Democratic Presidential caucuses:
- March 13, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 10, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 26, 2012 (Register by May 26, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 6, 2012)
- 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 6, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 29, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- August 28, 2012 (Register by: August 22, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 31, 2012)
- 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:
- March 6, 2012 (Register by: Feb. 13, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- June 12, 2012 (Register by May 21, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Oct. 15, 2012)
- 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.
- 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 Caucuses:
- March 3, 2012 for Republican caucuses (Register by: February 6, 2012) and April 15, 2012 for Democrats' caucuses (Register by March 20, 2012)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- Aug. 7, 2012 (Register by July 9, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by October8, 2012)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/faq_vote_by_mail.aspx
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Washington has a "Top 2" primary system, meaning all candidates appear on the same primary ballot, regardless of party. The top two vote-getters move on to the general election in November.
- 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.sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/Register_to_vote.aspx
- Presidential and Congressional Primary Date:
- May 8, 2012 (Register by: April 17, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Register by: Register by Oct. 16, 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.
- For More Information:
- 866-SOS-VOTE,www.wvvotes.com
Wisconsin:
- State Elections Board:
- http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting
- Register Here:
- http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/registration-voting
- Presidential Primary Date:
- April 3, 2012 (Same day registration available)
- Congressional Primary Date:
- TBD (Same day registration available)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (Same day registration available)
- Absentee ballot information:
- http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/absentee
- Open/Closed Primary:
- Open
- Also:
- No excuse needed for in-person early voting and absentee voting. 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. 21, 2012 (August 7, 2012)
- General Election:
- Nov. 6, 2012 (October 23, 2012)
- 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
- For More Information:
- (307)777-7186
