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Identification Requirements to Register and Vote: In most states, you will need to provide either your driver’s license OR your Social Security number when you register to vote, along with the street address of your current residence. In addition, some states require voters to bring specific types of ID with them to the polls on Election Day. The exact requirements differ from state to state. Be sure to check with the state election offices in your state (contact info below) to find out what types of ID may be required when you REGISTER TO VOTE and/or when you GO TO THE POLLS on ELECTION DAY TO VOTE. In addition to voter registration drives, your feminist group can get paid to serve as county poll workers on Election Day. Learn more about being a pollworker in your state by visiting your Secretary of State's elections website or calling your county officials. For federal resources on state voting, check out the US Election Assistance Commission, which has a national mail voter registration form (PDF) you can use to register in every state. Remember, students have a right to register and vote where they go to school even if you do not intend to reside there permanently. If you have any problems, call a Campus Organizer at the Feminist Majority Foundation for assistance - (703) 522-2214 (East Coast) or (310) 556-2500 (West Coast).
SOUTH CAROLINASOUTH CAROLINA Voter Registration Deadline: October 2 is the date by which mail-in registration forms must be postmarked and hand-delivered forms must be received. Voter Registration Drive: Bulk amounts of registration forms may be obtained from your county elections board. Send completed registration forms to your county elections board. Where to Register: Persons may download a registration form from the South Carolina State Election Commission's website and return via mail or in person to their county Board of Registration or persons may complete a voter registration form at their county Board of Registration. Early Voting: Absentee ballots can be submitted with absentee ballot applications in person at your voter registration office until 5 pm the day before the election. Voter ID Requirements: Those who did not submit a form of ID with the mail-in voter registration application must show a valid driver's license or picture ID card issued by the DMV at the polls, as well as a voter registration card. State Election Office:
SOUTH DAKOTAVoter Registration Deadline: October 18, 2010 . Voter registration deadline is 15 days before any election. Your voter registration card must be received by the auditor by this deadline if you are to vote in the next election. Early Voting: September 18-November 2. In-person absentee voting 6 weeks prior to the election until 3:00 pm on Election Day. Contact the county clerk's office for polling locations. There is a 4 week overlap with voter registration deadline. Polling Hours: The county clerk's office is open from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Election Day. For polling locations, visit: http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/auditorcontactinformation.shtm Voter Registration Drive: Anyone may conduct a voter registration drive. You may obtain massive amounts of voter registration forms from the Secretary of State's office or the county clerk's office. Where to Register: You may register at the following locations: * County auditor's office Voter ID Requirements: You must show picture ID prior to voting. Acceptable IDs include student ID, driver's license or non-driver ID card, or tribal picture ID card. State Elections Officials:
TENNESSEEVoter Registration Deadline: October 64is the last day to register in person at county elections commissions. Mail-in forms must be postmarked by October 4 as well. Voter Registration Drive : Bulk amount of voter registration forms may be obtained from your county elections commission. Return forms to the county commission. Where to Register: Persons may register in person at the following locations:
They also may download a voter registration application from the Tennessee Department of State Division of Elections' website. Early Voting: October 13-October 28 Voter ID Requirements: Voters must show any ID with signature or a voter registration card to vote. First-time voters who registered by mail must show voter registration cards and a driver's license or photo ID with name and signature. State Election Office:
TEXASVoter Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 . The application must be received in the Voter Registrar's office or postmarked 30 days before an election in order for a person to be eligible to vote in that election. Voter Registration Drive: If volunteers plan to hand in completed voter registration applications and turn them to the county elections office, volunteers must be deputized by the state of Texas . To become deputized, one must be a registered voter, as well as attend a class at the county registrar's office. Classes are done through the specific county and details differ between each county - contact your county elections office. If volunteers do not collect completed registration forms, and simply ask voters to mail in their registration forms themselves, volunteers do not have to be deputized; however, this type of voter registration drive is not as effective. Voter registration forms can be printed from the internet onto regular white paper and photocopied. You can also request forms from county elections offices. Where to Register: You may obtain a voter registration application at your county Voter Registrar's office, the Secretary of State's Office, libraries, many post offices, or high schools. From the secretary of state's website, you may request that they send you an official, postage-paid application. Or, you may download an application, but you will be required to affix a stamp before mailing. You may also register to vote when you apply for or renew your driver's license. Early Voting: October 16 - October 29. Once registered to vote in Texas , you can vote at your convenience beginning on the 17th day before an election and ending on the 4th day before Election Day in most elections. This is called early voting, and there are two types of early voting in Texas . Vote early in person (you don't need to vote in your precinct, you can cast your ballot at any early voting site convenient to YOU) or vote early by mail. Polling Hours: Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm. To find the polling place for your precinct, check with your county clerk's office. State Election Office:
UTAHVoter Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 by mail, and October 18, 2010 in person. Voters who register in person after October 4 are not eligible for early voting. Completed voter registration form must be postmarked by the 30 days before the election to be registered for the upcoming election. Voter Registration Drive: Anyone may conduct a voter registration drive. You may obtain massive amounts of voter registration forms from the Secretary of State's office or the county clerk's office. Where to Register: Voters can register online or download a registration form at http://elections.utah.gov/voterregistrationnewhow.html. .Registration forms are also available at State Agency Offices, including the Drivers License Division, Division of Workforce Services, Utah State Department of Health, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Offices, the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, the Department of Rehabilitation, and public colleges and universities. Early Voting: October 19- October 29. Early voting begins 14 days before election until the Friday before election at the Secretary of State's office or the county clerk's office. In order to vote early, you must register 30 days in advance. For more locations check with the clerk's office. For county information visit: http://www.elections.utah.gov/countyclerks.html Polling Hours: The county clerk's office is open from 7:00am to 8:00pm on Election Day. For polling locations visit: http://www.elections.utah.gov/countyclerks.html Voter ID Requirements: Bring two forms of proof of your identification and current address such as a student or picture ID with your current address, a voter registration card, Social Security card, and driver's license. State officials are also supposed to accept a recent local utility bill or bank statement as proof of your current address. State Elections Office:
VERMONTVoter Registration Deadline: October 27, 2010 is the date by which mail-in registration forms must be postmarked and hand-delivered forms must be received. Voter Registration Drive:Bulk amount of voter registration forms may be obtained from your town clerk or )ordered through 1-800-439-VOTE or govote@sec.state.vt.us. Return completed forms to the town clerks where the applicants live. The Secretary of State for Vermont will provide "Your Vote is Your Voice" buttons, stickers, flyers, and videos for your drive if requested. Contact their office at 1-800-439-VOTE or govote@sec.state.vt.us to order. Where to Register: Applications for voter registration may be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website or persons may register at their town clerks' office. Early Voting: October 4-November 2. State Election Office:
VIRGINIAVoter Registration Deadline: October 12, 2010 is the date by which mail-in registration forms must be postmarked and hand-delivered forms must be received. Voter Registration Drive: Blank applications may be photocopied, but an original signature is required. A faxed copy of the voter registration application is only acceptable when reporting a change for registered voters. Volunteers must give registrants a receipt after they complete the application, and return all completed applications within fifteen (15) days of receipt as required by federal law or before the close of voter registration, whichever is sooner. For more info and to place a bulk request for registration forms, visit the VA elections voter drive website. Where to Register: Persons may register at their local board of elections, online at the Virginia State Board of Elections website, the Division of Motor Vehicles, public libraries, and the State Board of Elections Office. Early Voting: Voters may vote absentee ballot in person with a valid excuse only from September 18 to October 30 in the office of the local general registrar. Voter Identification Requirements: Some form of ID is required to vote, but it does not need to be a photo ID. State Election Office:
WASHINGTONVoter Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 by mail and October 25, 2010 in person if not already registered in WA. To qualify to vote in the next election, you must apply to register to vote by mail 30 days before the election. Voter Registration Drive: For tips and guidelines visit: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/collegecivics_pages.aspx?p=6 Anyone on a college campus interested in receiving bulk registration forms, or has any question regarding student college civics coordinator on campus, should contact Lindsay Pryor at 360-902-4143. Where to Register: You may obtain voter registration forms from your county clerk's office, the state revenue office, the department of motor vehicles, or any public libraries. You can also download a voter registration form at https://wei.secstate.wa.gov/onlinevoterregistration/Registration.aspx Early Voting: Absentee ballots can be requested and submitted in person at the county auditor's office without an excuse. Ballots can be requested between August 4 and November 1. Polling Hours: The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day. For polling locations, visit: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/auditors.aspx Voter ID Requirements: Bring two forms of proof of your identification and current address such as a student or picture ID with your current address, a voter registration card, Social Security card, and driver's license. State officials are also supposed to accept a recent local utility bill or bank statement as proof of your current address. State Election Officials:
WEST VIRGINIAVoter Registration Deadline: October 12, 2010 is the date by which mail-in registration forms must be postmarked and hand-delivered forms must be received. Voter Registration Drive : Bulk amounts of voter registration forms may be obtained by ordering them from the Secretary of State's office. To request voter registration forms, call (304) 558-6000 and give them the name of your organization, name of contact person, address where the forms will be mailed, the amount requested (100 or less), the dates of the drive and the location of the drive. Return completed forms to your county clerk. Where to Register: Persons may download the voter registration form from the Secretary of State website or they may visit their county clerk's office in person to register. Early Voting: October 13-October 29 for early voting in person Voter ID Requirements: First-time voters who did not submit a from of ID with the mail-in voter registration application must show valid photo ID and proof of residence address at the polls. Polling Hours: The polling places will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. State Election Office:
WISCONSINVoter Registration Deadline: Anyone wishing to vote in the state of Wisconsin has three options to register. You can download the application and mail it. Your application must be postmarked by October 13. You may register in person by 5 pm on November 1 at the municipal clerk's office. You may also register at the polling place on Election Day. If you wish to register to vote at your polling place, you must bring proof that you have lived at your present location for at least 10 days preceding the election. Voter Registration Drive: In the state of Wisconsin, you must be deputized by your city/town/village (talk to your county clerk for further information on reaching the city/town/village clerk). Deputization is a quick process to make sure you are clear on how to register others to vote. You do not have to be deputized in order to distribute voter registration forms as long as the applicant returns the form on their own. Collect and return completed voter registration forms to your local county clerk. Where to Register: County clerk's office, download form from website or register at your polling place the day of the election. Early Voting: None, however you can register and vote on Election Day State Election Office:
WYOMINGVoter Registration Deadline: There are three ways to register to vote in Wyoming.
Voter Registration Drive: Not permitted in the State of Wyoming . You may, however, request that the clerk visit your campus and register people to vote. For county clerk's information, visit: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Elections.aspx Where to Register: You can register at the county clerk or town clerk's office. You can register by mail by following registration procedures, or you can register at the polls on Election Day. To download a voter registration form, visit: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Elections.aspx State Elections Officials |
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