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
Below is a chronological calendar of election-related dates for 2024. Click here for the information in alphabetical order by State.
January 15, 2024: Iowa Republican and Democratic caucus
January 23, 2024: New Hampshire primary
February 3, 2024: South Carolina Democratic primary
February 6, 2024: Nevada Democratic and Republican primary. Click here for special ballot info for Nevada.
February 24, 2024: South Carolina Republican primary
February 27, 2024: Michigan Democratic and Republican primary
March 2, 2024: Idaho Republican caucus
March 2, 2024: Missouri Republican Caucus
March 5, 2024: Super Tuesday
March 5, 2024: Alaska Republican primary
March 5, 2024: Democratic and Republican primary in the following states: Alabama; Arkansas; California;
Colorado; Maine, Massachusetts; Minnesota; North Carolina; Oklahoma; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia
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 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 23, 2024: Missouri Democratic Primary
March 25, 2024: The trial for The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump is set to begin
April 2, 2024: Wisconsin Democratic and Republican primary
April 2, 2024: Delaware 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 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 23, 2024: Idaho Democratic Caucus
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.