US election process:
Make sure to remember that US election is scheduled for November 3rd, the first Tuesday of the month. Your vote is crucial in determining the next US president, so be sure to make your vote count! To do this,you need to make your register on time.
Registering to vote is simple. There are several ways to register to vote, whether is online or in-person. You can also register for an absolute ballot if you won’t be able to vote on election day.
Who can Vote?
To vote in the upcoming election you must:
- Be a US citizen
- Meet your state’s requirements( Check in with you local election office website to see if you’re eligible)
- Be 18 years old selection day
If you are an overseas US citizen who used to live in the US, you are able to send an absentee vote.
How do you register to vote?
There are several ways you can register to vote:
Register online:
Perhaps the easiest way to register to vote by registering on Vote.gov.
Here you can register online if you’re from one of the eligible 40 states of from the District of Columbia. On vote.gov you can also download the National Mail Voter Registration Form and find out more information about registering to vote in a state with different registration procedures.
When registering online, make sure you fill in your most up-to date address, so you”ll be registered to vote at your nearest polling station.
Register in Person
If you either can’t register online or would rather register in person, you can register to vote with your state or local election office.
Find your nearest state or local election office here.
You may also be able to vote at department of motor vehicles, armed forces recruitment center and at state and country public assistance offices such as SNAP/food stamps and WIC.
Deadlines for registering to vote
Each state’s voter registration deadline is different, so make sure you check the U.S. Vote Foundation to find out your state’s deadline.
Voting on the day
Remember, on the day, you must either vote in personal at an official polling place or by casting an absentee ballot.
Placing an absentee vote
Every state’s absentee voting rules are different, so check with your state election official website or contact your local election officials to find out the rules for your state.
Deadlines for absentee votes vary from state to state. view your states’s absentee voting deadlines.
In-mail
Every state offers mail-in-absentee voting, but some states require you to have an excuse for voting in-mail. Being a student is an out-of-state college or university counts as a valid excuse.
Futheromre, in some states, you may automatically receive an absentee ballot or a form to request one without having to initiate the process yourself. When it comes to returning your absentee ballot, you have the choice of either sending it through the postal mail or utilizing a designated ballot drop box.
Early Voting
Most states offer early voting on specified days for those who can’t vote on election day. YOu don not need an excuse to send an early vote. You may be able to cast an absentee ballot in person before election day, but you must still request an absentee ballot from your state.
Voting in Person:
To find out where you go to vote in- person, you may need to contact you state or territorial election office. Your polling place will be based on your residential address and you won’t be able vote at any other location.
You may be asked for your ID when you go to vote, and many states expect you to bring photo ID. Photo ID includes:
- Driver’s licenses
- State-issued ID cards
- Military ID cards
- Passports
However, many of these states offer a free voter ID card if you don’t have a valid form of photo ID.
Here are some common mistakes to avoid when filling out your ballot:
- Forgetting to sign your ballot: If the ballot is missing the voter’s signature it will be rejected.
- Using a colorful pen: Filling out your ballot with anything other than a black or blue pen will cause your ballot to be disqualified.
- Not having a witness signature: Some states require one or two witnesses to sign an absentee ballot.
- Forgetting to sign your envelope: Every state requires voters to sign an affidavit on the outside of the envelope confirming that they are eligible to vote.
- Sending your ballot back after the deadline
Read the Instruction on the ballot clearly and take your time.
