Out-of-State Voting Resources
Attending UW doesn't have to mean giving up your connection to elections in your home state. If you're registered to vote outside Washington, use these resources to find the information you need to participate from wherever you are.
Find Voting Information for Your State
Every state has its own rules and deadlines for voter registration, absentee and mail voting, ballot requests, and returning your ballot. Start by selecting your state to find the information that applies to you.
Student Vote provides state-specific resources where you can check your registration, learn about upcoming elections, find voting locations, and explore options for voting by mail or absentee ballot.
Explore State Voting Resources →Start Here
Check Your Registration
Confirm that you're registered in your home state and that your information is current before making a plan to vote.
Learn Your State's Rules
Check registration deadlines, absentee or mail ballot requirements, identification rules, and options for returning your ballot.
Make a Voting Plan
Give yourself enough time to request, receive, complete, and return your ballot according to your state's deadlines.
Resources for Voting From Away
Check Your Registration
Verify your registration status and make sure your voter information is up to date before an election.
Check State Resources →Vote by Mail or Absentee
Find information about requesting a ballot, receiving it while attending school, and returning it from Washington.
Explore Mail Voting Options →Find Your Voting Location
If you plan to vote in person, use state-specific resources to find polling places and learn about available voting options.
Find a Polling Place →Know Your Deadlines
Registration, ballot-request, and ballot-return deadlines vary by state. Check your state's election information before making your voting plan.
Find Your State's Deadlines →Give Yourself Time
Voting from college can take a little more planning when your registration is in another state. Check your state's requirements early so you have time to request and receive a ballot, complete it, and return it by the applicable deadline.