Last updated: Oct. 25, 2026 · By Politics Elections Staff
Every state runs its own elections, so the rules for voting on Nov. 3, 2026 depend on where a voter lives. Registration deadlines, voter ID requirements, early voting dates and mail ballot rules all differ by state.
The guides below cover one state each: key dates, who can vote, voter ID at the polls, early and mail voting, and where to vote on Election Day.
Each guide is sourced to the state’s official election office and its counties, and carries the date it was last checked. For any state without a guide here, the state election office has the official rules.
State voting guides
- How to Vote in Arizona: 2026 Election Guide: key dates, voter ID rules, early and mail voting and where to vote in Arizona.
- How to Vote in Texas: 2026 Election Guide: key dates, photo ID rules, early voting, mail ballots and where to vote in Texas.
Other states and early voting
USA.gov links to official voting information for every state. Early-vote turnout and site changes are covered on the early voting page.