Moved to a new address? Update Your Voter Registration Now!

If you’ve recently moved to a new address or changed your name, it’s important to update your voter registration to ensure you’re eligible to vote in upcoming elections. Whether you’ve moved within the same state or to a new state altogether, keeping your information current is crucial.

If you’ve moved out of state, you’ll need to register with the election office in your new state. To get started, visit vote.gov and select your state or territory to find detailed instructions on how to update your registration, which can be done online, by mail, by phone, or in person at your local election office. Some states may require you to re-register or fill out a specific form to make the necessary changes.

If you need to update your political party affiliation, the process is straightforward. Your political party affiliation represents the party you choose to associate with, and some states allow you to change it online through your state election office. 

You are not obligated to join a party or declare a preference when registering. Also, not all states include party affiliation on voter registration cards. While your party choice doesn’t limit you to voting for candidates from that party in general elections, it may impact your ability to participate in primary elections, particularly in states with “closed” primaries where you can only vote for your party’s candidates.

In addition to the online options, you can update your registration by downloading and mailing the National Mail Voter Registration Form. This form is accepted by every state except New Hampshire, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Military voters or those living abroad can update their voter information and request absentee ballots through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

If you’ve moved and no longer wish to be registered in your previous state or district, cancelling your voter registration is typically not required. However, many state and local election offices offer forms to deregister from their voter rolls. If you want to officially cancel your registration, contact your state or local election office for more details.

Keeping your voter registration up to date ensures that your voice is heard, no matter where you live. For more information or to update your registration, visit vote.gov.