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U.S. citizens living outside of the United States can vote in federal, state, and local elections. (topic: Eligibility to Vote for U.S. Citizens Abroad; quote: "U.S. citizens living outside of the United States.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Dual citizens living in the United States or abroad can vote if they meet their state’s residency requirements. (topic: Eligibility for Dual Citizens; quote: "Dual citizens living in the United States or abroad") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Individuals who are experiencing homelessness can still meet state residency requirements to vote. (topic: Homeless Voter Eligibility; quote: "You can be experiencing homelessness and still meet these requirements.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the United States may be eligible to vote based on their parents' last residence or registration. (topic: Eligibility for U.S. Citizens Born Abroad; quote: "U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the United States. Your eligibility to vote is based on the state where your parents last lived or were registered to vote.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Some states allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Election Day to vote in primaries. (topic: Early Voting Eligibility for Minors; quote: "Some states allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Election Day to vote in primaries.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections. (topic: Ineligibility of Non-Citizens to Vote; quote: "Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Individuals with certain felony convictions or those currently serving time for other crimes may not be able to vote, depending on state laws. (topic: Felony Conviction and Voting Rights; quote: "Some people cannot vote after being convicted of a felony or if they are currently serving time for other types of crimes. Rules are different in each state.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories cannot vote for president in the general election. (topic: Voting Rights in U.S. Territories; quote: "U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories cannot vote for president in the general election.") [https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote]
Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published official vote counts for federal elections from states and territories. (topic: Election Statistics; quote: "Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories.") [https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/]
Presidential and non-presidential election statistics are available from 1920 onward, with separate documents for each year. (topic: Election Statistics; quote: "Presidential Election Non-Presidential Election 1920 Election Statistics [pdf] 1922 Election Statistics [pdf] 1924 Election Statistics [pdf] ... 2024 Election Statistics [pdf]") [https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/]

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Who can and cannot vote

Learn if you meet the qualifications to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

Who can vote? You can vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections if you: Are a U.S. citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote in local elections only), including: U.S. citizens living outside of the United States. Learn more from the U.S. Department of State about voting as a U.S. citizen abroad . U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the United States. Your eligibility to vote is based on the state where your parents last lived or were registered to vote. Find out what states may permit you to vote absentee. Dual citizens living in the United States or abroad

Meet your state’s residency requirements You can be experiencing homelessness and still meet these requirements.

Are 18 years old on or before Election Day In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day. Some states allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Election Day to vote in primaries.

Are registered to vote by your state's voter registration deadline . North Dakota does not require voter registration. Who cannot vote? Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections. Some people cannot vote after being convicted of a felony or if they are currently serving time for other types of crimes. Rules are different in each state. Check this guide from vote.gov to understand the laws in your state. Some people who have a mental disability may not be able to vote. Learn about your voting rights. Rules vary by state. U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories cannot vote for president in the general election. Contact your state or local election office for any questions about who can and cannot vote.

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