Election Day


Register

The 2016 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. If you haven’t voted early or by absentee ballot, this is the day to cast your vote for President as well for any federal Congressional seats that are up for a vote in your area. State and local races may be on your ballot too.

The Presidential primaries and caucuses are now over. If you want to see when they were held in your state, check this chart or visit your state election office site.  Whether you voted in the primaries or participated in the caucuses has no bearing on your eligibility to vote for President in the general election. It’s not a requirement.

Find Your Polling Location

Cast Your Vote at a Polling Place or Polling Station  

Polling locations are assigned by residential address. It is important that you go to your assigned location, since your name will not be on the roster at any other location.  Your polling place may change from one election to the next, so check before you go to vote.

Find Out Where to Vote

For the most updated information on your polling place and hours, or to request an accommodation, contact your state/territorial election office.

In addition, there are several tools online that can help you find your polling location, hours, and other details:

Voting at a Location That is Not Your Assigned Polling Place

  • Rules vary by state, but if you try to vote at a location other than your assigned location, you will generally have to cast a provisional ballot.
  • Voters with disabilities have the right to be assigned to an accessible polling place, but may have to request it beforehand.

Report a Problem with a Voting Machine at a Polling Station

If you have a problem with your voting machine at your polling location, let your local poll workers know. You can also contact your state/territorial election office.