2020 Election Voter Registration Deadlines: A State-by-State Guide

by Rachel Epstein

he 2020 election is way closer than you think, and the increasingly narrow field of candidates eligible for the Democratic debates is proof. It's no longer too early to start thinking about the general election that's happening on November 3, 2020, and making sure you're registered to vote has never been more important. (Read: Your vote will determine whether or not Donald Trump stays in office for another four years.)

Here, a state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines for the general election, as well as deadlines for the upcoming primary elections, which vary depending on your state. Bookmark this page and check back for an updated version that will include specific primary election dates as well.

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Alabama

Primary Election Deadline: February 17, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 20, 2020 for online

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Alaska

Primary Election Deadline: According to the Alaska Board of Elections, "State law does not provide for a presidential primary election."

General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020

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Arizona

Primary Election Deadline: July 6, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Arkansas

Primary Election Deadline: March 2, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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California

Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 20, 2020

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Colorado

Primary Election Deadline: February 24, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 26, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Connecticut

Primary Election Deadline: April 23, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 29, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Delaware

Primary Election Deadline: April 4, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 3, 2020

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Florida

Primary Election Deadline: February 18, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Georgia

Primary Election Deadline: April 20, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Hawaii

Primary Election Deadline: July 9, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Idaho

Primary Election Deadline: February 14, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Illinois

Primary Election Deadline: February 29, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail; October 18, 2020 online

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Indiana

Primary Election Deadline: April 6, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Iowa

Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020 for the Iowa Caucus

General Election Deadline: October 24, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Kansas

Primary Election Deadline: May 2, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

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Kentucky

Primary Election Deadline: April 20, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Louisiana

Primary Election Deadline: March 14, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5 in-person or by mail; October 13 online

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Maine

Primary Election Deadline: February 11, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 16, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Maryland

Primary Election Deadline: April 7, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13 by mail or online; October 29, 2020 in-person

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Massachusetts

Primary Election Deadline: February 12, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 14, 2020

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Michigan

Primary Election Deadline: February 24, 2020 by mail or online

General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Minnesota

Primary Election Deadline: February 11, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Mississippi

Primary Election Deadline: February 10, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Missouri

Primary Election Deadline: July 8, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 7, 2020

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Montana

Primary Election Deadline: May 4, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Nebraska

Primary Election Deadline: February 22, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 16, 2020 by mail or online; October 23 in-person

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Nevada

Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020 by mail or in-person; June 4, 2020 online

General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020 by mail or in-person; October 29, 2020 online

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New Hampshire

Primary Election Deadline: February 4, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 27, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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New Jersey

Primary Election Deadline: May 12, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

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New Mexico

Primary Election Deadline: May 5, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 6, 2020

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New York

Primary Election Deadline: April 3, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020

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North Carolina

Primary Election Deadline: February 7, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person three days before the election.

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North Dakota

North Dakota does not have a voter registration process, according to Vote.org. You just need to bring a valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.

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Ohio

Primary Election Deadline: February 17, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 3, 2020

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Oklahoma

Primary Election Deadline: June 5, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 9, 2020

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Oregon

Primary Election Deadline: April 28, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

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Pennsylvania

Primary Election Deadline: March 30, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Rhode Island

Primary Election Deadline: March 29, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day for presidential elections only.

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South Carolina

Primary Election Deadline: January 30, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020

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South Dakota

Primary Election Deadline: May 18, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 19, 2020

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Tennessee

Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Texas

Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

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Utah

Primary Election Deadline: February 2, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 4, 2020 by mail; October 27, 2020 in-person or online

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Vermont

Primary Election Deadline: February 3, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Virginia

Primary Election Deadline: February 10, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

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Washington

Primary Election Deadline: March 2, 2020 by mail or online; March 10, 2020 by in-person

General Election Deadline: October 5, 2020 by mail or online; October 26, 2020 in-person

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Washington, D.C.

Primary Election Deadline: Can register to vote in-person on election day

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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West Virginia

Primary Election Deadline: April 21, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 13, 2020

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Wisconsin

Primary Election Deadline: April 3, 2020 by in-person

General Election Deadline: October 14, 2020 by mail or online; October 30 by in-person

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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Wyoming

Primary Election Deadline: August 3, 2020

General Election Deadline: October 19, 2020

*Can register to vote in-person on election day.

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