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Can I register to vote today?

2012 November 06

For those of you wishing to know a simple Yes or No answer to the question “May I practice my civic duty today?” here is a listing of all of the states who do and who do not allow for same-day registration:

AL- NO
AK- NO
AMERICAN SAMOA- NO
AZ- NO
CA- NO
CO- NO
CT- NO
DE- NO
DC- YES, AT POLLS
FL- NO
GA- NO
GUAM- NO
HI- NO
ID- YES, AT POLLS
IL- NO
IN- NO
IA- YES (only at the polls with ID and proof of residence)
KS- NO
KY- NO
LA- NO
ME- YES
MD- NO
MA- NO
MI- NO
MN- YES (only at the polls)
MO- NO
MS- NO
MT- YES (at your county election office)
NE- NO
NV- NO
NH- YES (only at the polls)
NJ- NO
NM- NO
NY- NO
NC- NO
ND- YES (no voter registration needed)
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS- NO
OH- NO
OK- NO
OR- NO
PA- NO
PUERTO RICO- NO
RI- YES (but only for the presidential and vice presidential race)
SC- NO
SD- NO
TN- NO
TX- NO
UT- NO
VT- NO
VIRGIN ISLANDS- NO
VA- NO
WA- NO
WV- NO
WI- YES (only at the polls)
WY- YES