How to register to vote in the 2026 elections

NPR | By Hansi Lo Wang,

Benjamin Swasey, Brent Jones

Published February 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM CST

Connie Hanzhang Jin

NPR

Updated August 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

Explore the project here.

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Hansi Lo Wang

Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) is a NPR correspondent who reports on voting, the Census Bureau and the U.S. Postal Service.

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Benjamin Swasey

Ben Swasey is a senior editor on NPR's Washington Desk.

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Brent Jones

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