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How to register to vote in the 2026 elections

By Hansi Lo Wang, Benjamin Swasey, Brent Jones

Published February 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM PST

Updated August 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM PDT

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 correspondent for NPR reporting on voting.

Benjamin Swasey

Ben Swasey is an editor on the Washington Desk who mostly covers politics and voting.

Brent Jones

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