Voting Resources 2024
The right to vote is the bedrock of the democracy that we cherish. Voting is one of the most powerful and effective tools we have to influence our political systems and dictate the future of our town, state, and country.
We want to make sure you have all of the information and resources you need to safely cast your ballot and participate in the democratic process. See below for information, resources, and important deadlines for voters in New England and across the country.
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- General Info
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Nationwide Resources
- Know Your Rights
- Take Action
- Additional Resources
- Register to Vote
General Info
You are eligible to vote in U.S. elections if:
- You are a U.S. citizen
- You meet your state’s residency requirements
- You are 18 years old on or before Election Day (more here)
- You are registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline.
We have included additional eligibility information for New England states below, or you can find your state or local election office website here.
Not sure if you’re registered or want to confirm your registration details? Click here to check your voter registration status.
If you have moved or changed your name, you will need to re-register. Click here to find out how.
If you are overseas or in the military, you can still vote. Click here to find out how.
Need to vote absentee? Click here to request your absentee ballot.
Unsure if you are eligible to vote because of a felony conviction? Find out whether you can cast a ballot in your state (en español). We have included this information for New England states below and you can find more resources at the bottom of the page.
Voter ID laws
- Some states have laws requiring voters to present identification to vote. Click here to find your state’s voter ID requirements.
- If you need help getting an ID or questions about meeting your state’s ID requirements, visit VoteRiders.org or call 844-338-8743.
- If you want guidance updating your legal name and gender marker on state or federal documentation, visit our Transgender ID Project.
Note on registration and ballot deadlines: All voter registration forms and mail-in ballots must be postmarked by the deadline date. To ensure your vote is counted, leave extra time for the delivery since the U.S. Postal Service has warned voters about delays.
Many cities/towns across the country are also offering voters the option to drop off their ballots at a secure drop box. To find out if you have this option, visit your local election office’s website or call them. Find your election office’s contact info here.
Note on early voting: If your state allows early voting, we recommend utilizing that option to avoid crowded polling stations on Election Day or reduce the chances that your ballot will be delayed in the mail.
Click here to see more voting resources.
Connecticut
Voter registration deadline:
- Online registration is available. To register online, click here
- Same-day registration is available for general elections
- Learn more about registering to vote in Connecticut
If you are currently incarcerated or on parole, you are not eligible to vote in Connecticut. If you have been incarcerated for an elections-related felony conviction, you are no eligible to vote until you are discharged from parole or probation. Learn more.
Absentee Voting:
- Connecticut voters are eligible to vote absentee in an election if they cannot make it to the polls on election day for one of the following reasons
- Active Military Service
- Absence from town of residence during voting hours
- Illness or physical disability
- Religious beliefs that take precedence over the voting hours
- Performance of duties as an election official at a different polling place during voting hours
- An absentee ballot must be returned either in person by close of business the day before the election or by mail
Helpful links:
- Voting and Elections | Connecticut Secretary of State
- Voting Access | Disability Rights Connecticut
State COVID-19 links:
- Voting and Covid-19 | Connecticut Official State
Maine
Voter registration deadline:
- Same-day registration is available in-person at a town office or city hall
- Learn more about registering to vote in Maine.
If you are incarcerated and otherwise eligible to vote, you CAN cast your ballot absentee in Maine. Learn more.
Absentee Voting:
- All voters are eligible to vote absentee.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the election
Early voting:
- Early voting is available.
Helpful links:
- Elections and Voting | Maine Secretary of State
- Voter Information | Maine Secretary of State
State Covid-19 Links:
- Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) | Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Massachusetts
Voter registration deadline:
- The deadline for registration is 10 days prior to the election
- Online registration is available
- Learn more about registering to vote in Massachusetts
If you are currently incarcerated on a felony conviction, you are not eligible to vote in Massachusetts. You can re-register after your release. Learn more.
Request a mail-in ballot:
- Every registered voter is eligible to vote by mail this year.
- Your signed application may be submitted by mail, by email, by fax if available, or in person to your local election office or secure drop box near you. Find a dropbo here.
- View the Vote by Mail FAQ, and track your mail-in ballots.
Early voting:
- You can vote early by mail as soon as ballots are ready.
- Vote as early as 11 days before election
- Learn more about early voting in Massachusetts.
Helpful links:
- Elections Division | Massachusetts Secretary of State
- Massachusetts Voter Resources | MassVote
State COVID-19 links:
- Covid-19 Information | Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Voter registration deadline:
- Individuals may register to vote at the local clerk’s office, or at the polling place on the day of the election. New Hampshire does not have an online application process.
- Learn more about registering to vote in New Hampshire.
If you are currently incarcerated, you are not eligible to vote in New Hampshire. You can re-register after your release. Learn more.
Request a mail-in ballot:
- A voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons
- The voter will be absent from his or her polling location on the day of the election.
- The voter is unable to visit the polls because of the observance of a religious commitment.
- The voter is unable to visit the polls because of a physical disability.
- The voter is unable to visit the polls because of an employment obligation
- The voter is unable to visit the polls due to military service.
- Track your mail-in ballots
Helpful links:
- Elections and Voting Division | New Hampshire Secretary of State
- Voting With Disabilities | New Hampshire Secretary of State
State COVID-19 links:
- Covid -19 Information | State of New Hampshire
Rhode Island
- Register to vote
- Check your registration status
- Find your polling location
- Voter ID requirements (and here)
Voter registration deadline:
- The deadline to register to vote is 30 days prior to an election.
- Register by mail, register online or in person at your local election office or a secure drop box (find your drop box location here).
- Learn more about registering to vote in Rhode Island.
If you are currently incarcerated on a felony conviction, you are not eligible to vote in Rhode Island. You can re-register after your release. Learn more.
Request a mail-in ballot:
- Here is how to request a mail-in ballot. Track your mail-in ballots here.
Absentee Voting:
- certain voters are eligible to vote absentee
- A voter with the state of Rhode Island who is incapacitated to the extent that it would be an undue hardship to vote at the polls because of illness, or mental or physical disability, blindness, or serious impairment of mobility
- An elector who is confined to any hospital, convalescent home, nursing home, rest home, or similar institution, public or private, within the state of Rhode Island.
- An elector who may not be able to vote at his or her polling place in his or her city or town on the day of the election
Early voting:
- You can vote early in-person. Learn more about early voting in Rhode Island
Helpful links:
- Voter Information Center | Rhode Island Secretary of State
- A guide to safe and healthy voting in 2021 | Vote Safe Rhode Island
State COVID-19 links:
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Rhode Island Department of Health
Vermont
Voter registration deadline:
- Vermont has same day registration, so you can register online, by mail, or in person any time before or on Election Day. Learn more about registering to vote in Vermont.
If you are incarcerated and otherwise eligible to vote, you CAN cast your ballot absentee in Vermont. Learn more.
Mail-in voting:
- If you are registered to vote, the state will automatically send you a mail-in ballot. Track your mail-in ballot here.
- All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Vermont.
- To vote absentee, an application must be received by the town clerk by 5 p.m. on the day before the election
Early voting:
- Early absentee voting is available. Learn more.
Helpful links:
- Elections Division | Vermont Secretary of State
- Accessibility | Vermont Secretary of State
- Trending FAQs for Voters | Vermont Secretary of State
State COVID-19 links:
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus | Vermont Department of Health
Nationwide Resources
Key information for all voters, no matter where you live.
- Register to vote in your home state.
- Confirm your registration status.
- Update your registration information.
- Find your local voter registration deadline.
- Check if your state has a Primary Election.
- Learn about mail-in voting where you live.
- Locate your polling station.
- Check if your state has early voting.
Helpful links:
- Election Official Directory & State Voting Information | U.S. Vote Foundation
- State Election Information | Election Protection
- Registration Deadlines and Election Dates | HeadCount
- State Election Resources | HowToVote
- Can I Vote | National Association of Secretaries of States
- Find My State or Local Election Office Website | USA.gov
See General Info and Additional Resources for more!
Know Your Rights
If you have issues or questions when trying to vote on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
Español: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)
Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
- Election Protection
- Election Rights Fact Sheet | Vote.org
- Voting While Trans | Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
- Voting While Trans | NCTE’s Transform the Vote
- Voting Guide for Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, and Nonbinary People | Lambda Legal
- Know Your Rights | ACLU
Take Action
- Sign up for reminders before important deadlines and elections.
- Remind your friends and loved ones to vote.
- Volunteer as a poll worker to help facilitate safe, successful voting
- Host a virtual voter registration event.
- Share this voting resource for people who have been incarcerated.
Additional Resources
General information
- Voting Information | Rock the Vote
- Vote from Home | HeadCount
- Sign up for Election reminders | TurboVote
- Common Voting and Election Terms | USA.gov
Safe and accessible voting
- Vote with Pride | HeadCount
- You Don’t Need a Home to Vote | National Coalition for the Homeless
- Voters with Disabilities Activated | National Disability Rights Network
Eligibility for people with felony convictions
- I have a felony conviction. Can I vote? (en español) | Restore Your Vote
- Felon Voting Rights | NCSL
Voting during a pandemic
- Recommendations for Voters at Polling Locations | CDC
- COVID-19 Voting Information | Rock the Vote
- Healthy Voting Guide | Health Voting
Get a ride to the polls
- The Ride to Vote | When We All Vote
- Eldercare Transportation Locator for Older Adults | Administration for Community Living
GLAD is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse candidates. What do we endorse? Voting! We encourage all eligible voters to cast their ballot and participate in the democratic process. Please share this page with your loved ones and make sure they are prepared to vote in this (and every) election.