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6mo ago

Same-Day Voter Registration Available in 25 States for 2024 Election

Eligible voters in half the U.S. can register and vote simultaneously during early voting or on Election Day.

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Note: Alaska and Rhode Island allow same-day registration only to vote for president and vice president; Data: NCSL; Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios
Data: Axios research; Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios. Note: North Carolina offers in-person same-day registration only during early voting and Rhode Island same-day registration only allows voters to cast a ballot for president and VP.

Overview

  • Same-day voter registration is offered in 25 states and Washington, D.C., allowing voters to register and vote on the same day.
  • North Carolina and New York permit same-day registration only during early voting, while six states offer it exclusively on Election Day.
  • Alaska and Rhode Island allow same-day registration for voting in presidential elections only, limiting ballots to president and vice president races.
  • Prospective voters must provide proof of identification and residency to register and vote on the same day, with some states counting ballots as provisional until verification.
  • North Dakota stands out as the only state without a voter registration requirement, issuing ballots upon ID verification instead.