Important Election Dates
October 23
October 31
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. Request your mail-in or absentee ballot here. Request forms must be received by your county election board by 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2023.
November 7
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 p.m.)
November 7
Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your polling place here.
November 14
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 6)
Voter FAQs
What are my options for voting in the election?
- Early in-person voting
- Vote by mail/absentee
- Vote at your polling place on Election Day
What is early, in-person voting?
Once your county’s ballots are finalized and printed, you can go to your county election office, apply for a mail ballot, vote your ballot, and submit your ballot in the same visit.
How do I vote by mail?
Apply online here. Applications are available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.
You do not need an excuse to apply for a mail-in ballot.
Who may apply for an absentee ballot application?
- College students who are not registered to vote at their school address
- People whose work or vacation take them away from the municipality where they live
- Those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from going to the polling place
- Members of the military
- People who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday
- Inmates who haven’t been convicted of a felony
To vote by absentee ballot you must be registered to vote.
Where is my polling place?
Find your polling place here.
Voter Rights

Voting is the language of our democracy, it is one of the core aspects that defines American life. We must ensure all voices are represented.
Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.
View the ACLU’s Guideline to knowing your rights as a voter here.