Know where to go, what to bring, and where to report suspicious activity before you head to the polls.
Early voting has exploded in popularity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some voters still prefer to cast their ballots in person on Election Day.
For those preparing to join those lines, here are the answers to some common questions they might have.
When Is Election Day?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Am I Eligible to Vote?
Only U.S. citizens ages 18 or older are permitted to vote in federal elections.
Additionally, all states and territories except North Dakota require voter registration.
Each state has its own registration deadline, though some offer same-day registration or conditional registration and provisional ballots for those who missed the cutoff.
Voters can check the status of their registration here. A list of state registration deadlines and policies can be found here.
Where Do I Vote?
Verify your polling location and the hours it will be open with your local elections office.
Do I Need ID?
Most states either require or request that voters present some form of identification to vote in person, though rules vary.
Some states require that voters present a valid photo ID at the polls to vote. Others allow voters to present other identifying documents, such as a birth certificate, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government-issued document that shows the individual’s name and address.
In some cases, voters may be allowed to vote without showing any form of identification.
Confirm your state’s requirements here.
Who’s on the Ballot?
All eyes will be on the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat nominee, and Republican candidate former President Donald Trump. But with control of Congress hanging in the balance, pundits will also be watching several House and Senate races closely to see which way the pendulum swings.
Toss-up Senate races in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will receive plenty of attention as the night progresses. So will Montana’s contest, where three-term Democrat Sen. Jon Tester is expected to lose his seat to Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy.
