Request a ballot by mail
Regular requests for a ballot sent by mail
October 27; submit to your county clerk.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a ballot in person
In-person mail-in ballot applications
November 2 at 3 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Mail your ballot
Mailed ballots bearing a postmark
Postmarked by November 3 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed ballot receipt
Mailed ballots bearing a timely postmark
Timely postmarked ballots received by November 9 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Ballot receipt without a postmark
USPS delivery without a postmark
USPS-delivered ballots without a postmark received by November 5 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Deliver your ballot
Hand delivery or authorized drop box
To the county board or authorized drop box by November 3 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day hours
6 a.m.–8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026