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Election Day is less than 6 months away. We have no idea what that election will look like, but online registration and no-excuse absentee voting can help protect your vote while state offices and some polling places are closed.

Is your state on board? Check this thread👇

ALABAMA: You have limited absentee voting. (Want to change that? Vote in every election and support politicians who protect your voting rights.) See if you qualify here: sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/…

ALASKA: Apply now to vote absentee by mail in November’s election. If you’re registering for the first time, make sure to get that in by 10/3. elections.alaska.gov/Core/votingbym…

ARIZONA: Update your registration today to receive a mail-in ballot in every election. It’s called the Permanent Early Voting List, and it’s awesome. Do it today: servicearizona.com/VoterRegistrat…

ARKANSAS: Bad news: you’ve got limited absentee voting and no online voter registration. That's tough, but you can still check out the link below to see if you qualify. Vote for politicians who want to EXPAND the electorate rather than limiting it. sos.arkansas.gov/elections/vote…

CALIFORNIA: Exciting! You can vote absentee without an excuse. What's even more exciting is the majority of the state is already utilizing this tool to vote. Check the link below to find out how you can request a ballot for your next election. sos.ca.gov/elections/vote…

COLORADO: Well, well, well—your state already votes by mail. Congratulations! As long as you're registered you'll receive a ballot for upcoming elections. Register to vote now or update your registration below. sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pu…

CONNECTICUT: You have limited absentee voting. That means you need an excuse or reason you can't vote in person. You can still register online through Connecticut's online portal. See if you qualify for an absentee ballot today.
portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-…

DELAWARE: Unfortunately, your state requires an excuse to receive an absentee ballot. You can change that by VOTING! So make sure you’re registered online today. See if you qualify for an absentee ballot now: elections.delaware.gov/voter/absentee…

FLORIDA: If voting in-person is annoying or challenging or you simply don't want to, don’t! Florida offers no-excuse absentee voting which you can request online. Only you can elect officials that will protect voting rights, not restrict them. dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-…

GEORGIA: You can both register online AND vote by mail without an excuse. Want to be a high achiever? TODAY, May 7, is the first day to request a ballot (online or on paper) for the general election! Now that's what we call prepared. sos.ga.gov/index.php/Elec…

HAWAII: Every registered voter will be mailed a ballot automatically for your primary and the general election. Great! But to receive an absentee ballot, you have to be registered by July 9 for the primary and Oct 5 for the general. Find out more: olvr.hawaii.gov

IDAHO: Do you like the sound of "no excuse absentee voting"? Well, so do we! And lucky for you, your state has it. You can register online and request your mail-in-ballot by Oct 23. Check the link below:
idahovotes.gov/absentee-reque…

ILLINOIS: You can both register to vote online AND register to be sent an absentee ballot, no excuse! Mark down August 5th: It’s the first day you can request an absentee ballot for the general election. elections.il.gov/ElectionOperat…

INDIANA: Your state is offering no-excuse absentee voting for your June 2 primary, but not for the general election. Register to vote online to elect officials that will fight for your voting rights, not against them. Request your primary ballot by 5/21: in.gov/sos/elections/…

IOWA: Make election season easier. Your state allows no-excuse absentee voting and online voter registration. Vote from the comfort of your home by requesting (by mail) an absentee ballot today. Find out how to vote by mail below: sos.iowa.gov/elections/elec…

KANSAS: Any registered voter can 'advance vote' (that's what your state calls vote-by-mail). You can also register to vote online (super cool if you ask us). More here: sos.kansas.gov/elections/regi…

KENTUCKY: Your state doesn't have no-excuse absentee voting (unfortunately), but you can still register online and elect officials who will protect and expand your voting rights. You still may be eligible to vote by mail: elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/A…

LOUISIANA: Limited absentee voting can make voting tough. Still, your state allows online voter registration, which is a great opportunity to get yourself and your community registered to vote. See if you qualify for an absentee ballot today: sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVo…

MAINE: If you're a registered voter, then you can vote by mail (awesome!). But you have to register to vote in person (not awesome!) Check your registration and see how to vote by mail today (so you can support voting rights champions at the polls). maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/v…

MARYLAND: You can register online AND vote by mail with no excuse—and your state is mailing you a ballot for your June 2 elections. That’s great! Register or request an absentee ballot today. voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterReg…

MASSACHUSETTS: You can register to vote online, but you still need an excuse to vote by mail. Make voting accessible by voting in electing officials that will expand voting rights. We can hold them accountable. See if you qualify to vote by mail now: sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsente…

MICHIGAN: Simplifying your voter experience is just a few clicks away in your state. You have both no-excuse absentee voting AND online voter registration. Plan ahead and request an absentee ballot today. michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-1…

MINNESOTA: If voting makes you feel overwhelmed, we have news for you! Your state allows both no-excuse absentee voting and online voter registration which means you can participate in democracy right from home. Learn more: sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti…

MISSISSIPPI: No online voter registration and limited absentee voting? That's tough. Vote this November for elected officials who want to EXPAND the electorate, not limit it. To request an absentee ballot, check in with your circuit or municipal clerk. sos.ms.gov/elections-voti…

MISSOURI: You have limited absentee voting (need an approved excuse or reason you can't vote in person). Register online today or check your registration so you're ready to vote in any election. See below if you qualify for absentee ballot today: sos.mo.gov/elections/goVo…

MONTANA: Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot - no excuses, great! One catch, your state doesn’t allow online voter registration which means that to register, you have to mail in a form. Same deal with an absentee-ballot request. sosmt.gov/elections/abse…

NEBRASKA: Any registered voter in the state is eligible to receive an early voting ballot. Remember that online registration closes on 10/16 so be sure to make sure you're registered! Learn how to vote early here: sos.nebraska.gov/elections/earl…

NEVADA: Both no-excuse absentee voting and online voter registration are available! Your state also allows you to sign up for a 'Permanent Absent Ballot' that allows you to receive a mail-in ballot for every election! Cool, right? Register now: nvsos.gov/sosvoterservic…

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Your governor has announced an expansion of absentee voting due to COVID-19… but you can’t apply yet. And no online registration. Find your legislator and tell them why it's critical to expand your state’s voting rights now. nh.gov/nhveterans/how…

NEW JERSEY: Good news! Your state has no-excuse absentee voting AND recently passed a law to allow online voter registration this June. So while you can't register now, you'll be able to soon. Find your county here 👇 state.nj.us/state/election…

NEW YORK: Your state mailed every registered voter an absentee ballot application for your 6/23 elections. But for November, absentee voting is limited. Register or see if you qualify to vote absentee here: elections.ny.gov/votingabsentee…

NORTH CAROLINA: Prepare for any upcoming election by using your state’s online voter registration tool or by requesting an absentee ballot, no excuse! Make voting easier for yourself by requesting a ballot now. ncsbe.gov/Voting-Options…

NORTH DAKOTA: Your state provides no-excuse absentee voting and your June 9 elections will be conducted completely by mail. That's great! Use the link below to register for an absentee ballot from the comfort of your home. vip.sos.nd.gov/absentee

OHIO: Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot no-excuse and register to vote online. Which means you can get yourself registered, get an absentee ballot, and still have some time to get some of your friends to register. Register now: olvr.ohiosos.gov

OKLAHOMA: Your state is moving to online voter reg—great! But it’s not done yet, so you can either apply to vote absentee online (no excuses needed) or find the mail-in form here. ok.gov/elections/Vote…

OREGON: Your state understands that voting needs to be accessible and expansive, which is why you all vote by mail. You can even register online. Participate in democracy right now by clicking here: secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/vr/reg…

PENNSYLVANIA: Congratulations—this is your 1st year of no-excuse absentee voting. Feels good, doesn't it? Don't forget you can also register to vote online. Request your absentee ballot by 5/26 for your June elections! pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsentee…

RHODE ISLAND: You can make your voting experience easier because your state supports no-excuse absentee ballot requests and you can register to vote online! Share this info so as many people can vote as safely as possible. Register to vote by mail today: elections.ri.gov/voting/mailbal…

SOUTH CAROLINA: You can register to vote online (great!), but your state has limited absentee voting (gross!) and is STILL planning an in-person primary on 6/9. See if you qualify to vote absentee (and elect officials who will protect voting rights!): scvotes.org/absentee-voting

SOUTH DAKOTA: You can vote by mail in any election as long as you're a registered voter! That's great news for many voters across your state. Sadly, you can’t register online, but check out this link to request an absentee ballot today: sdsos.gov/elections-voti…

TENNESSEE: Your state hasn’t implemented no-excuse absentee voting. That means you need an excuse to vote by mail. That makes voting much trickier. You can still make it easier by registering to vote online and see if you qualify to vote absentee: ovr.govote.tn.gov

TEXAS: You may already know this, but your state has neither no-excuse absentee voting or online voter registration. That's tough. (Psst. Let’s flip Texas.) See if you qualify for an absentee ballot by going to: sos.texas.gov/elections/vote…

UTAH: As of 2019, every single county in your state conducts their elections through vote-by-mail. That's awesome! You can vote in the comfort of your home AND even register to vote online if you need to. Check it out now: secure.utah.gov/voterreg/index…

VERMONT: If voting makes you feel overwhelmed, we have news for you! Your state allows both no-excuse absentee voting and online voter registration which means you can participate in democracy safely right here: sos.vermont.gov/elections/vote…

VIRGINIA: You can't prepare for everything, but your state can help you adapt (in part because we flipped the state legislature in 2019). Get the details on no-excuse absentee voting and online voter reg. and request your 6/23 primary ballot today: elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ball…

WASHINGTON: You really got ahead of the curve on this one. Your state is ENTIRELY vote-by-mail and you can register to vote online. That's cool, very cool. Check your registration online now so you can be ready for every election. sos.wa.gov/elections/regi…

WEST VIRGINIA: You can vote absentee in your June 9 primary due to COVID-19… but in the general election, you need an excuse. Disappointing. You CAN register online and pressure your electeds to make voting work for you. Absentee details here: sos.wv.gov/elections/Page…

WISCONSIN: Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot (no excuse) and register to vote online. But you need a copy of your photo ID for both. Get registered, get an absentee ballot, and still have some time to register some friends: elections.wi.gov/voters/absentee

WYOMING: Vote from home? No problem! Your state allows no-excuse absentee voting. BUT you can’t complete the process online. Find the form right here and send it in today: sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Stat…

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