The 2020 election is way closer than you think, and the increasingly narrow field of candidates eligible for the Democratic debates is proof. It's no longer too early to start thinking about the general election that's happening on November 3, 2020, and making sure you're registered to vote has never been more important. (Read: Your vote will determine whether or not Donald Trump stays in office for another four years.)
Here, a state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines for the general election, as well as deadlines for the upcoming primary elections, which vary depending on your state. Bookmark this page and check back for an updated version that will include specific primary election dates as well.
Jump directly to your state by clicking below:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Alabama
Primary Election Deadline: February 17, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 20, 2020 for online
Alaska
Primary Election Deadline: According to the Alaska Board of Elections, "State law does not provide for a presidential primary election."
General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020
Arizona
Primary Election Deadline: July 6, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Arkansas
Primary Election Deadline: March 2, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
California
Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 20, 2020
Colorado
Primary Election Deadline: February 24, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 26, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Connecticut
Primary Election Deadline: April 23, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 29, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Delaware
Primary Election Deadline: April 4, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 3, 2020
Florida
Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Georgia
Primary Election Deadline: April 20, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Hawaii
Primary Election Deadline: July 9, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Idaho
Primary Election Deadline: February 14, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Illinois
Primary Election Deadline: February 29, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail; October 18, 2020 online
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Indiana
Primary Election Deadline: April 6, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Iowa
Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020 for the Iowa Caucus
General Election Deadline: October 24, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Kansas
Primary Election Deadline: May 2, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
Kentucky
Primary Election Deadline: April 20, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Louisiana
Primary Election Deadline: March 14, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5 in-person or by mail; October 13 online
Maine
Primary Election Deadline: February 11, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 16, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Maryland
Primary Election Deadline: April 7, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13 by mail or online; October 29, 2020 in-person
Massachusetts
Primary Election Deadline: February 12, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 14, 2020
Michigan
Primary Election Deadline: February 24, 2020 by mail or online
General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Minnesota
Primary Election Deadline: February 11, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Mississippi
Primary Election Deadline: February 10, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Missouri
Primary Election Deadline: July 8, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 7, 2020
Montana
Primary Election Deadline: May 4, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Nebraska
Primary Election Deadline: February 22, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 16, 2020 by mail or online; October 23 in-person
Nevada
Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020 by mail or in-person; June 4, 2020 online
General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail or in-person; October 29, 2020 online
New Hampshire
Primary Election Deadline: February 4, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 27, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
New Jersey
Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
New Mexico
Primary Election Deadline: May 5, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020
New York
Primary Election Deadline: April 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020
North Carolina
Primary Election Deadline: February 7, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person three days before the election.
North Dakota
North Dakota does not have a voter registration process, according to Vote.org. You just need to bring a valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.
Ohio
Primary Election Deadline: February 17, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 3, 2020
Oklahoma
Primary Election Deadline: June 5, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020
Oregon
Primary Election Deadline: April 28, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
Pennsylvania
Primary Election Deadline: March 30, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Rhode Island
Primary Election Deadline: March 29, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day for presidential elections only.
South Carolina
Primary Election Deadline: January 30, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020
South Dakota
Primary Election Deadline: May 18, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 19, 2020
Tennessee
Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Texas
Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
Utah
Primary Election Deadline: February 2, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020 by mail; October 27, 2020 in-person or online
Vermont
Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Virginia
Primary Election Deadline: February 10, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
Washington
Primary Election Deadline: March 2, 2020 by mail or online; March 10, 2020 by in-person
General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020 by mail or online; October 26, 2020 in-person
Washington, D.C.
Primary Election Deadline: Can register to vote in-person on election day
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
West Virginia
Primary Election Deadline: April 21, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020
Wisconsin
Primary Election Deadline: April 3, 2020 by in-person
General Election Deadline: October 14, 2020 by mail or online; October 30 by in-person
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
Wyoming
Primary Election Deadline: August 3, 2020
General Election Deadline: October 19, 2020
*Can register to vote in-person on election day.
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