Many of the processes and laws that govern voting, the options voters have, and the deadlines for various stages of the process, vary from state to state.
It is essential that voters inform themselves of how elections work in the state where they are registered. This website allows you to find the election website for your state: https://www.usa.gov/election-office.
As for voter registration, please note that (with the exception of Wyoming and North Dakota) you can utilize the National Voter Registration Form (find it here in English and in other languages). You can download copies of the form, and instructions on using it.
Also see information on Preregistration for young voters.
Calendar of Key Election Dates
In 2023, several states will have gubernatorial and/or state legislative elections: Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, and New Jersey.
Below is a chronological calendar of election-related dates. Click here for the information in alphabetical order by State.
September 22, 2023:Virginia early voting begins through 11/4.
September 27, 2023: Second Republican Presidential Primary Debate in California
September 30-October 7, 2023 (Except Sunday): Early Voting for Louisiana 10/14/23 Gubernatorial and State Legislature Primary, 8:30am-6pm
October 10, 2023: Voter Registration Deadline for Ohio
October 10, 2023: Voter Registration Deadline for Kentucky 2023 Gubernatorial General Election, 4pm
October 11, 2023: Ohio early voting begins up until election day
October 14, 2023: Louisiana 2023 Gubernatorial and State Legislature Primary
October 16, 2023: Voter Registration Deadline for Virginia 2023 State Legislature Election
Early November: Third GOP presidential debate will be held in Miami, Florida.
November 3-11, 2023 (except Sunday 11/5 and Friday 11/10 due to Veterans Day): Early Voting for 2023 Louisiana Runoff (if a runoff is needed)
November 7, 2023: Election Day in Mississippi (Gubernatorial and State Legislature), Kentucky (Gubernatorial), Louisiana (Gubernatorial and State Legislature), New Jersey (General Assembly), Virginia (State Legislature), Ohio (abortion will be on the ballot)
November 18, 2023: Runoff for Louisiana if needed
November 30, 2023: Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to debate on Fox News in November in what is being billed as a clash of America’s two dominant and starkly divided political philosophies. The 90-minute debate on Nov. 30 will be moderated by conservative Fox host Sean Hannity at a yet-to-be-determined location in Georgia, Fox News said in a press release.
January 15, 2024: Iowa Republican caucus
January 30, 2024: New Hampshire primary
February 3, 2024: South Carolina Democratic primary
February 6, 2024: Nevada Democratic and Republican primary
February 24, 2024: South Carolina Republican primary
February 27, 2024: Michigan Democratic and Republican primary
March 2, 2024: Idaho Republican caucus
March 5, 2024: Super Tuesday
March 5, 2024: Alabama Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Alaska Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Arkasas Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: California Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Colorado Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Maine Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Massachusetts Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Minnesota Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: North Carolina Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Oklahoma Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Tennessee Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Texas Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Utah Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Vermont Democratic and Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Virginia Democratic and Republican primary
March 12, 2024: Georgia Democratic and Republican primary
March 12, 2024: Washington Democratic and Republican primary
March 12, 2024: Mississippi Democratic and Republican primary
March 12, 2024: Hawaii Republican caucuses
March 17, 2024: Puerto Rico Democratic primary
March 19, 2024: Arizona Democratic and Republican primary
March 19, 2024: Florida Democratic and Republican primary
March 19, 2024: Illinois Democratic and Republican primary
March 19, 2024: Kansas Democratic and Republican primary
March 19, 2024: Ohio Democratic and Republican primary
March 23, 2024: Louisiana Democratic and Republican primary
March 25: The trial for The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump is set to begin
March 31, 2024: Primary in Puerto Rico
April 2, 2024: Wisconsin Democratic and Republican primary
April 2, 2024: Deleware Democratic and Republican primary
April 2, 2024: New York Democratic and Republican primary
April 2, 2024: Rhode Island Democratic and Republican primary
April 6, 2024: Alaska Democratic primary
April 6, 2024: Hawaii Democratic caucus
April 6, 2024: North Dakota Democratic primary
April 13, 2024: Wyoming Democratic caucus
April 23, 2024: Pennsylvania Democratic and Republican primary
April 30, 2024: Connecticut Democratic and Republican primary
May 7, 2024: Indiana Democratic and Republican primary
May 14, 2024: Maryland Democratic and Republican primary
May 14, 2024: Nebraska Democratic and Republican primary
May 14, 2024: West Virginia Democratic and Republican primary
May 18, 2024: Idaho Democratic caucus
May 20, 2024: The trial for United States v. Donald J. Trump and Waltine Nauta is set to begin.
May 21, 2024: Oregon Democratic and Republican primary
May 21, 2024:Kentucky Democratic and Republican primary
May 24–26, 2024: The Libertarian National Convention is scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C.
June 4, 2024: District of Columbia Democratic and Republican primary
June 4, 2024: Montana Democratic and Republican primary
June 4, 2024: New Jersey Democratic and Republican primary
June 4, 2024: New Mexico Democratic and Republican primary
June 4, 2024: South Dakota Democratic and Republican primary
July 15-18, 2024: 2024 Republican National Convention, Milwaukee
August 19-22, 2024: 2024 Democratic National Convention, Chicago
November 5, 2024: (the Tuesday after the first Monday of November): Election Day.
December 10, 2024: (at least six days prior to the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December): the "safe harbor" deadline under the Electoral Count Act, where states must finally resolve any controversies over the selection of their electors of the Electoral College.
December 16, 2024: (the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December): The electors meet in their respective state capitals and the District of Columbia to formally vote for president and vice president. The number of states that prohibit faithless electors is subject to change. In 2020, 33 states and DC had such laws.
December 17, 2024: Electors cast their votes
January 6, 2025: Electoral votes formally counted before a joint session of Congress; the President of the Senate formally announces the electoral result.
January 20, 2025: Inauguration Day.