Key Takeaways: Some Registration Deadlines Arrive October 13

The November 3, 2026 election is approaching, and registration and ballot-request deadlines vary by state. Check your own election office now, especially if you recently moved, changed your legal name, need accessible voting, or live overseas.

• Oregon and New Jersey: Both states list October 13 as the general-election voter registration deadline. Follow each state's instructions for your registration method.

• Maryland: The online and mail registration deadline is October 13. In-person registration remains available on Election Day; check the state election office for early-voting registration options.

• Minnesota: October 13 is the advance registration deadline. Voters can also register when voting with the required proof of residence. Check official instructions before going.

• Recently Moved or Changed Your Name? Review your registration record and your state's update and identification requirements. Contact your election office about discrepancies.

• Plan Accessible Voting Early: Ask your local election office about accessible equipment, assistance, transportation-related arrangements, and mail voting options. Report unresolved access barriers through appropriate civil-rights channels.

• Voting From Abroad? Eligible U.S. citizens overseas should check state-specific registration, ballot-request, and return requirements through FVAP. If a requested ballot has not arrived, ask about the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot and applicable eligibility rules.

Read more: Check Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, and Minnesota. For other states, use Vote.gov. For overseas voting, use FVAP. Find voting access and civil-rights reporting resources.

This is nonpartisan voter information. Eligibility, deadlines, identification requirements, and voting methods vary by jurisdiction. Use your election office's current instructions.