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Who Can Vote?

You can vote in U.S. elections if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen

• Meet your state’s residency requirements

  • You can be homeless and still meet these requirements. 

• Are 18 years old on or before Election Day

  • In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day. See a table of voter registration age requirements by state.

• Are registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.

Who CAN’T Vote?

• Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents

• Some people with felony convictions. Rules vary by state. Check with your state elections office about the laws in your state.

• Some people who are mentally incapacitated. Rules vary by state.

• For president in the general election: U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories

Check with your state or local election office for any questions about who can and cannot vote.