(NEXSTAR) — Election Day is nearly upon us, meaning millions of Americans will be heading to the polls to cast their vote.
Depending on where you live, you may have had to register a month ago . Or, maybe you’re among the millions who live in a state that allows you to register to vote moments before you cast your ballot.
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Twenty states and the District of Columbia allow voters to register on Election Day.
In most cases, in-person registration is the only applicable method. However, in Hawaii and Vermont, residents are also able to register online on Nov. 5 before heading to the polls.
In Maine, same-day registration is only available online: the last day to register by mail or in person was Oct. 15.
Below is a list of states that allow in-person, same-day voter registration:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming