The 2018 midterm elections are less than a month away.
The 2018 midterm elections are less than a month away, which means that in many states, voter registration deadlines are fast approaching. If you’re one of the voters — on either the left or the right — energized to head to the polls on November 6, you’ll likely first need to register.
Among Democrats, there’s been buzz of a blue wave, with polls showing that progressives are excited to go to the ballot box. A historic number of women are on the ballot this year, especially Democrats, and women could lead enthusiasm in the left.
Among Republicans, voter enthusiasm has been more of an open question, but some GOP leaders think the bruising battle over Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court may have lit a fire under their base. Polling evidence suggests the Kavanaugh fight could help Republicans in the Senate, but in the House of Representatives, it could have the opposite effect.
In 12 states and the District of Columbia, you can register up to and on the day of the election, though you’ll avoid certain levels of bureaucratic hassle if you meet earlier registration deadlines ahead of time. As of Sunday, you still have time to register everywhere, but deadlines are fast approaching — the deadline in Alaska and Rhode Island is October 7, and in 14 states, including Florida, Ohio, and Texas, it’s October 9.
Wonder when the last day is to register to vote in your state? Here’s a list and link to learn more about voting in each state.
Alabama: October 22
Alaska: October 7
Arizona: October 9
Arkansas: October 9
California: October 22
Colorado: November 6 (Election Day)
Connecticut: October 30
Delaware: October 13
Washington, DC: November 6 (Election Day)
Florida: October 9
Georgia: October 9
Hawaii: November 6 (Election Day)
Idaho: November 6 (Election Day)
Illinois: November 6 (Election Day)
Indiana: October 9
Iowa: November 6 (Election Day)
Kansas: October 16
Kentucky: October 9
Louisiana: October 9, online October 16
Maine: November 6 (Election Day)
Maryland: October 16
Massachusetts: October 17
Michigan: October 9
Minnesota: November 6 (Election Day)
Mississippi: October 9
Missouri: October 10
Montana: November 6 (Election Day)
Nebraska: October 26
Nevada: October 18
New Hampshire: November 6 (Election Day)
New Jersey: October 16
New Mexico: October 9
New York: October 12
North Carolina: October 12
North Dakota: None — just bring ID
Ohio: October 9
Oklahoma: October 12
Oregon: October 16
Pennsylvania: October 9
Rhode Island: October 7
South Carolina: October 17
South Dakota: October 22
Tennessee: October 9
Texas: October 9
Utah: October 30
Vermont: November 6 (Election Day)
Virginia: October 15
Washington: October 29
West Virginia: October 16
Wisconsin: November 6 (Election Day)
Wyoming: November 6 (Election Day)
Author: Emily Stewart
