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The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) website provides voter information in concise easy-to-read charts.

Registration Deadlines, Polling Place Hours Early Voting Dates and Absentee Ballot Request

The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) website provides voter information in concise easy-to-read charts.

Early Voting Dates and Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines for the 2012 General Election, Click Here

For purposes of this chart, early voting means that prior to Election Day (November 6th), a voter is able to vote in person, at an election office or other designated location, without having to provide a reason or excuse for not voting at the polls on Election Day.


Voter Registration Deadlines and Polling Place Hours for the 2012 General Election, Click Here

EDR indicates states with Election Day Registration. Polling place hours are listed according to local time, unless otherwise noted.  Polling place opening and/or closing times in some states may vary by locality.  Voters are urged to contact their local election office to confirm polling place hours for Election Day on Tuesday, November 6.

The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) is the nation's oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials.