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USA.gov: Who Can Vote
Official explanation of U.S. voter eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, and residency rules.
- Operator
- U.S. General Services Administration
- Source
- Official government source
- Topics
- Voter Registration, Ballot Information
- Listing checked
- Jul 2026
- Official page
- https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote
- What this listing says
- This USA.gov page outlines who is eligible to vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections. It covers citizenship, age, and residency requirements, along with state-specific rules that can affect eligibility. It also links to resources for voters with questions about their individual circumstances.
- How to use this listing
- Read the USA.gov eligibility overview of citizenship, age, and residency, then follow its links for state rules that can affect whether you may register. Before you submit a form, confirm your own eligibility on your state election office's site.
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Procedural guides on this site
Always verify with your state or local election office. Deadlines, ID requirements, and ballot rules vary by state and change between elections. Confirm details at vote.gov or your local election office.