Go Vote: Midterm elections are just right around the corner

Midterm elections are just right around the corner on November 6th—are you registered?

If you’re not sure, you can check here. And if you’re not, or you need to re-register, don’t worry: You still have time in every single state to register and/or plan if you need to submit an absentee ballot for the Midterms.

That said, some deadlines are approaching soon, depending on the state you live in, so you’ll want to act fast to ensure you’re on the voter rolls. (And even if you think you’re registered, double-check—states like New York and Arkansas have been purging voters from the rolls.)

There are plenty of sites with comprehensive information about voting deadlines and requirements, breakdowns of issues, and

First, if you’re planning on voting absentee, you should know that you do not need a stamp to send in your ballot. “The U.S. Postal Service’s official policy is to deliver all absentee and mail-in ballots, regardless of whether they have proper postage, reports Time. “If there’s no stamp or not enough postage, the Postal Service charges the local board of elections instead.”

Next up, 17 states plus the District of Columbia offer same-day voter registration, according to the National Conference of State Legislators, which means—as you might have guessed—that you can register and vote on the same day. They include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming. (Note: North Carolina and Maryland make same day registration available during the early voting period but not on Election Day; the 15 other states allow it on Election Day.)

One final thing to note: 16 states and the District of Columbia allow or have passed legislation to allow 16 or 17 year olds to pre-register to vote. They are: California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington. So if you or your kid are, say, getting a driver’s license soon in one of those states, you can likely pre-register to vote for when you do turn 18.

Here’s all the information you need on voting deadlines in your state:

Alabama

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you need to apply for an absentee ballot by November 1. Your completed ballot must be postmarked by election day. You need a valid excuse to vote absentee.
Early voting: There is no early voting.
Where to register: You can register to vote online or via mail. You can check to see if you are registered here. You can see where various representatives stand on issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show photo ID. Acceptable forms include: Alabama driver’s license or state ID card, a state or federal government-issued valid ID, U.S. passport, government employee ID, student or employee ID card issued by an Alabama college or university, U.S. military ID, tribal ID card.

Alaska

Registration Deadline: October 7, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you need to apply for an absentee ballot by October 27. You must send your completed ballot absentee by November 6.
Early voting: You can vote early from October 22 to November 4 in person at your Regional Election’s Office, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register online here. See what your representatives stand for here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show a valid form of ID, including: signed voter ID card, driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. military ID card, U.S. passport, Alaska hunting or fishing license, student ID or other form of photo ID. Can also show a utility bill or paycheck with your name and current address.

Arizona

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, first apply for a ballot by October 26, then mail your completed ballot by election day.
Early voting: You can vote early from October 10 to November 5, in person at your county elections office, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register online here.
Voter ID requirements: You will need to show a valid photo ID with your name and address, such as: Arizona driver’s license, Arizona non-operating ID license, tribal enrollment card, federal, state or local government-issued identification. You can also show two forms of non-photo ID with your name and address, including: Utility bill or bank or credit union statement dated within 90 days of the the election, property tax statement, Native American census card, or voter registration card, etc. Finally, you can show a combination of one form of photo ID with name and photo, and one form of non-photo ID with name and address.

Arkansas

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for an absentee ballot by October 30 and send it in by election day.
Early voting: You can vote early from October 22 to November 5 in person at spots designated by your county, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here.
Voter ID requirements: You need to present a valid form of ID, including: driver’s license, photo identification card, concealed handgun carry license, U.S. passport, state or federal government employee identification, U.S. military identification, student ID card from an Arkansas college or university, or public assistance ID card.

California

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you can request a ballot by October 30, and postmark your completed ballot by the day before the election (Nov. 5).
Early voting: Early voting is determined by your county, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to show ID, such as a photo ID: drivers license or state issued ID card, U.S. passport, credit or debit card, employee ID card, military ID card, student ID card, health club ID or insurance plan ID card. You can also show a “non-photo” ID with your name and address: utility bill, bank statement, public housing ID card, lease or rental statement, vehicle registration or certificate of ownership, etc.

Colorado

Registration Deadline: October 29, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: All registered Colorado voters receive a ballot by mail (if you registered at least eight days before the election), and it must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.
Early voting: You can send in your mailed ballot before the election.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Learn where your reps stand on the issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show an ID: Colorado driver’s license, U.S. passport, employee ID card with photograph of you issued by the government, pilot’s license, military ID, veteran ID, utility bill or bank statement with your name and address, Medicare or Medicaid card, birth certificate, student ID with photo from a Colorado institution.

Connecticut

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee by mail, apply for a ballot no later than November 5. The ballot must be received by election day. You need an excuse to vote absentee, such as you are an active member of the military, you will out of town, you have an illness that prevents you from voting or you have a disability that prevents you from voting in-person, etc.
Early voting: There is no early voting.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show: Social security card or a pre-printed form of ID with your name and address, or your name and signature, or your name and photograph.

Delaware

Registration Deadline: October 13, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for a ballot by November 5 and return it by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Then you can complete your absentee ballot and return by mail. You will need to give an excuse vote absentee, such as you work or enrollment in higher education prevents you from voting, you are vacation, you are sick, you have a physical disability that prevents you from voting in-person, you’re incarcerated, etc.
Early voting: Early voting varies by county.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need a valid form of ID: photo ID such as a driver’s license or student ID, or a copy of a current utility bill, lease, tuition bill, state income tax return, bank statement, etc.

District of Columbia

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: You can vote absentee by requesting a ballot before November 3. Your completed ballot must be postmarked by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 22 and November 2, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to present a valid form of ID: photo ID such as a driver’s license, current lease or utility bill, bank statement, etc. Cannot use student ID.

Florida

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: You will need to request an absentee ballot by October 31, and mail it in by election day.
Early voting: You can vote early between October 27 and November 3 at your local Supervisor of Elections office, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show ID in Florida: driver’s license, Florida state ID, U.S. passport, a debit or credit card, military ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, public assistance ID or student ID (if it contains a photo and signature).

Georgia

Registration Deadline: October 9 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you need to apply for a ballot (there is not a deadline) and submit it by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 15 and November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show ID: Georgia driver’s license, U.S. passport, government employee ID Card, military ID, tribal ID, any photo ID issued by the government (such as a Georgia voter ID), student ID.

Hawaii

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, you need to apply for a ballot by October 30 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 23 and November 3, no excuse required. You can also register to vote during this time.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need to present valid photo ID with a signature or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with your name and address. You may also be asked to sign a poll book .

Idaho

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, apply for a ballot by October 26. It must be received by election officials by 8 p.m. on election day.
Early voting: Early voting varies by county (not every county offers it), and takes place between October 22 to November 2, no excuse required. Find out your county’s rules and voting locations here.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need to show a valid form of ID: Idaho driver’s license or state ID card, U.S. passport, tribal ID card or a current student photo ID card.

Illinois

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, apply for a ballot by November 1, and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 27 and November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need: a photo ID, copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc., a lease or a student ID with a copy of your lease or piece of mail.

Indiana

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, request a ballot by October 29, and mail it in by November 5. You will need an excuse to submit your absentee ballot, such as you will be “absent from the county on Election Day,” you have a disability, you are at least 65 years old, you have to work, you have an illness or injury that prevents you from going in person, you do not have transportation to the polls, etc.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 29 snd November 5 at noon, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need a photo ID with your name and an expiration date. You can also use a student ID, however if it does not have your address on it, you need to establish your address with a utility bill, bank statement, etc.

Iowa

Registration Deadline: October 27, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you need to request a ballot by October 27, and it must be postmarked by the day before the election.
Early voting: You can vote absentee in-person between October 8 and November 5, according to a representative from the Iowa Security of State.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here. Importantly, you can register to vote in-person at your polling place on election day, with proof of your identity (like a state ID card or driver’s license) and proof of Iowa residency (like your utility bill or lease agreement).
Voter ID requirements: You may be asked to show your ID, which needs to include your name and address: Iowa driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. passport, military ID card, student ID, lease, utility bill, bank statement, etc. “Voters without IDs in 2018 are being allowed to sign an ‘Oath of Identification’ attesting that they are who they claim to be,” reports the Des Moines Register.

Kansas

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, request a ballot by November 2 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in-person from October 22 to November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show a valid photo ID (those over the age of 65 may show an expired ID), such as: a driver’s license, Kansas state ID, U.S. Passport, a concealed handgun license, a public assistance ID card, a Kansas student ID, or a Native American tribe ID card.

Kentucky

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, you will need to request a ballot by October 30, and you must mail it back by November 5. You need an excuse to absentee vote, such as you are ill, advanced in age or disabled, you are in the military, you are incarcerated but not yet convicted of a crime, etc.
Early voting: You can vote early in person from October 30 to November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show ID, such as: a driver’s license, a Social Security card, a credit card or any photo ID with your signature (such as a student ID).

Louisiana

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot by November 2 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 23 and October 30.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: Voters must show an ID, such as: a driver’s license, a Louisiana Special ID, or “some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature,” according to Louisiana Secretary of State.

Maine

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot by November 1 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 8 and November 6 at 8 p.m., no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to show an ID, such as: a government-issued photo ID, a birth certificate, a signed Social Security Card, a bank statement, a utility bill or a paycheck, etc.

Maryland

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot by October 30 and mail it in my November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person from October 25 through November 1, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to present a valid form of ID, such as: a copy of a photo ID, like a Maryland driver’s license, state ID card, student ID card, military ID card, or U.S. passport, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck, etc., with your name and address listed.

Massachusetts

Registration Deadline: October 17, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, the deadline to request a ballot and mail it back in is November 5. Obviously, you will want to request it a few days before November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early between October 22 and November 2.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must show a valid form of ID, such as: a state driver’s license or ID card, a utility bill, a paycheck/stub or any other official document with your name and address on it.

Michigan

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you will need to apply for a ballot by November 3 and mail it in by November 5. You will need an excuse to submit an absentee vote, such as you are 60 or older, you can’t vote in-person without assistance, you’ll be out of town, etc.
Early voting: Michigan does not allow early voting.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need to show a valid photo ID, such as: a driver’s license, a state ID card, a passport, a military ID card, a tribal ID card with photo, or a student ID card with photo. (You can also sign an affidavit if you do not have a photo ID.)

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Minnesota

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot and mail it in before November 6. A witness or notary must be on hand to observe you filling out your ballot.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 21 and November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must show ID with their name and address included, such as: a driver’s license, state ID card, student ID card with photo, tribal ID card with photo and signature, etc.

Mississippi

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail; October 8 in-person
Absentee deadline: You can vote absentee if you request a ballot and mail it in by November 5, excuse required.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 22 November 3 (though this varies by county), with an excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters are required to show a photo ID card, such as: a driver’s license, a government-issued photo ID card or employee ID card, a passport, a gun license, a student ID card, a military ID, a tribal photo ID or a Mississippi Voter Identification Card, etc.

Missouri

Registration Deadline: October 10, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you will need to request a ballot by October 31, and mail it in by November 5. You will need to include a copy of your photo ID, with address and signature, if you have not voted from your current address before, and you will need an excuse, such as you will be out of town, you are disabled or you are incarcerated, etc.
Early voting: You can vote early in person until 5 p.m. on November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters will need to show some form of ID, such as: a Missouri driver’s license or state ID, a military ID with photograph, or a “nonexpired document which contains the voter’s name and photograph and is issued by the United States or the state of Missouri,” according to the Missouri Secretary of State.

Montana

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for a ballot and mail it in by November 5. Obviously, you will want to request the ballot well in advance.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 9 and November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show a photo ID, such as: a driver’s license, student ID, state ID or tribal ID. Or you may show a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or some other government document with your name and address on it.

Nebraska

Registration Deadline: October 19, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you can apply for a ballot by October 26 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: Early voting is available in person between October 8 and November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to show one of the following forms of valid ID: current ID, utility bill, bank statement, government check or a paycheck or other government document with your name and address listed.

Nevada

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you need to request a ballot by October 30 and submit it to the county where you are registered to vote by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 20 and November 2, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must show one of the following forms of ID: voter registration card, driver’s license, military ID card or any other government-issued ID with your signature and picture.

New Hampshire

Registration Deadline: November 6, same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot and submit it by November 5.
Early voting: There is no early voting available in person.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of ID: driver’s license, state ID card, photo ID card for “voting identification only” issued by the DMV, military ID card, U.S. passport, New Hampshire student ID card.

New Jersey

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot and mail it in by October 30.
Early voting: You can vote early in person through November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show a photo ID, such as: a driver’s license, student ID, employee ID, military ID, U.S. passport, etc. If you do not have one of those, you can also show a bank statement, car registration, utility bill, etc., as long as it has your name and address on it.

New Mexico

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot by November 2 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 20 and November 3.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must show one of the following forms of ID: a current photo ID with or without an address, a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, student ID or a tribal ID with your name and address.

New York

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot by October 30 by mail or November 5 in person. You must mail it in by November 5. You need an excuse to vote absentee, such as: you will not be in town on Election Day, you have a disability or illness that prevents you from going to your voting location, you are incarcerated, etc.
Early voting: You can vote early in person at your county election board’s office, or in your Borough Board of Election’s office if you live in New York City, through November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to show one of the following forms of ID: photo ID or a utility bill, bank statement or other government document with your name and address.

North Carolina

Registration Deadline: October 12 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you will need to request a ballot by October 30, and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 18 and November 3, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to provide a proof of residence. This can include a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, student ID, U.S. passport, etc., or a non-photo ID with your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, property tax statement, etc.

North Dakota

Registration Deadline: There is no voter registration in North Dakota.
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, you must request a ballot and submit it by November 5. You must also include a form of ID (listed below).
Early voting: Early voting in person varies by county, by begins in “late October,” according to the Grand Forks Herald.
Where to register: You do not need to register to vote in North Dakota. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: To vote, you must bring one of the following forms of ID: a North Dakota driver’s license, a state ID card, a tribal ID card, etc. The ID must show your name, address and date of birth.

Ohio

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot by November 3, and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: Early in person voting begins October 10 and lasts through November 5, and includes weekends.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following types of ID: a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, with your address listed on it, a military ID, a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck, etc.

Oklahoma

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot and submit it by 7 p.m. on Election Night.
Early voting: Early in person voting is available on November 1 and 2.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of ID: a photo ID such as a driver’s license or voter ID card, a military ID or a U.S. passport.

Oregon

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: All voters receive a ballot in the mail, so you will need to fill that out and send it in.
Early voting: All voters receive a ballot in the mail, so you can send that in early.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Oregon also has automatic voter registration, for example when you go to the DMV. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need to include a copy of their ID with their registration form or their mail-in ballot, such as: a photo ID, utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, etc.

Pennsylvania

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you will need to apply for a ballot by October 30 and submit it by November 2. You will need to check an excuse, such as you are a student, you have a disability, etc.
Early voting: There is no early in person voting.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to show one of the following forms of ID (if it is not a photo ID it must include your name and address): a driver’s license, PennDOT ID card, U.S. passport, student ID, firearm permit, utility bill, bank statement, etc.

Rhode Island

Registration Deadline: October 7, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot by October 16, and mail it in by Election Day. You will need an excuse to absentee vote.
Early voting: There is no early in person voting.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of ID: a driver’s license, a military ID card, a U.S. passport or a voter ID card.

South Carolina

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for a ballot by November 2 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 8 and November 5, with an excuse.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of photo ID: a driver’s license, a DMV ID card, a voter registration card, a U.S. passport or a military ID card.

South Dakota

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you can download a ballot and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 21 and November 5.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must show one of the following forms of photo ID: a driver’s license, a U.S. passport, a South Dakota student ID or a tribal ID.

Tennessee

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for and mail the ballotin by October 30. You will need an excuse, such as you will be out of the county on Election day, you’re 60 or older, you have a disability, etc.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 17 and November 1.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of photo ID: a driver’s license, a U.S. Passport, a military ID, a handgun carry permit or any other government-issued photo ID.

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Texas

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you’ll need to apply for a ballot by October 26 and mail it in by November 5. You must have an excuse to vote absentee, such as you are 65 or older, you are disabled, you will be out of the county on Election Day and during the early voting period or you are in jail.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 22 and November 2.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show one of the following forms of photo ID: a driver’s license, a state ID card, a concealed handgun license, a military ID card, a U.S. passport or a Texas Election ID Certificate. You may also write a Reasonable Impediment Declaration if you do not have a valid photo ID.

Utah

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must apply for a ballot and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: Early voting varies by county, but will occur between October 23 and November 2. You can find the exact dates here.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here. Here’s information on the ballot initiatives.
Voter ID requirements: All voters must show a photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID with your name and address, including: a utility bill, a bank statement, a birth certificate, a Social Security card, a Medicaid or Medicare card, etc.

Vermont

Registration Deadline: No deadline; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To absentee vote, you can apply for a ballot and submit it by November 6.
Early voting: You can vote early in person from September 22 to November 5, no excuse required.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters will need to provide one of the following forms of ID a photo ID, a utility bill, bank statement, student ID or a copy of any government document with your name and address.

Virginia

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must request a ballot and mail it in by October 30. You will need an excuse to absentee vote.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between September 22 and November 3.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show one of the following forms of ID: a driver’s license, a Virginia voter registration card, a U.S. passport, a military ID, a concealed handgun permit, a Virginia student ID, etc.

Washington

Registration Deadline: October 8, 2018 by mail; October 29 in person
Absentee deadline: All voters receive a ballot in the mail, which can be submitted early.
Early voting: All voters receive a ballot in the mail, which can be submitted early.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to provide a copy of one of the following forms of ID: a driver’s license, a state ID card, a social security number, a tribal ID, a utility bill, a bank statement, etc.

West Virginia

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2018 by mail
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for an absentee ballot by October 31 and mail it in by November 5.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 24 and November 3, with no excuse.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters need to provide one of the following forms of ID: a photo ID, a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, student ID, etc., as long as it has your name and address.

Wisconsin

Registration Deadline: October 17, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, apply for a ballot by November 1 and mail it in by Election Day. (It’s recommended to mail them at least a week ahead of time.) You do not need an excuse to absentee vote, however you will need to include a copy of a photo ID with your address and signature.
Early voting: You can vote early in person between October 22 and November 2.
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: All voters need to show one of the following forms of ID: a driver’s license, a state ID card, a military ID card, a U.S. passport, etc.

Wyoming

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2018 by mail; Same-day voter registration
Absentee deadline: To vote absentee, you must contact your County Clerkand send in your ballot by Election Day.
Early voting: You can vote early in person by visiting your County Clerk’s office (dates vary).
Where to register: You can register to vote here. Read about where your representatives stand on various issues here.
Voter ID requirements: First time voters must provide one of the following forms of ID: a driver’s license, a passport or a student photo ID. You can also provide two of the following: a Social Security card, birth certificate or any form issued by an governmental agency.