Registration
Register to vote the usual ways (e.g., online, by mail) by Oct. 13. You can register online here. You can also simultaneously register and vote in person at a polling place up through Election Day (Nov. 3).
Voting early
Counties must offer early voting Sept. 18, Sept. 21-25, Sept. 28-Oct. 2, Oct. 5-9, Oct. 13-16, Oct. 19-23, Oct. 26-31 and Nov. 2. Counties may also offer it outside these dates; check with local election officials for locations and the exact schedule in your area.
In-person voting
Jurisdictions with fewer than 400 registered voters have the option to close traditional polling places, although in-person voting will still be available at local election offices. For 2020, jurisdictions containing 217,056 registered voters have opted for this arrangement. So far, no plans to close polling places in larger jurisdictions have been announced. Most people are not required to show ID to vote.
Requesting an absentee ballot
Jurisdictions with fewer than 400 registered voters have the option to mail ballots to all voters; for 2020, jurisdictions containing 217,056 registered voters have opted to do so. Elsewhere, any voter can request an absentee ballot without an excuse. The state is mailing absentee-ballot applications to all voters; you can also apply for an absentee ballot online here. Election officials must receive your application by Nov. 2 (if you’re not applying in person, be sure to apply early enough that your ballot has time to reach you before Election Day).
Submitting an absentee ballot
Because of the pandemic, registered voters no longer need to get their ballots signed by a witness or notary. Ballots must be postmarked (or dropped off in person) by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10.
