Voting in 2024 doesn’t just happen on Election Day—it begins with voter registration and state primaries, each with its own deadlines and rules. Here are some helpful resources to guide you through the process.
The National Conference of State Legislatures
State primaries for 2024 range from March 5 to mid-September, with June and August being the busiest months. Check out the NCSL website for information on primary elections and deadlines.
This site also outlines the various types of party primary elections conducted in different states, such as closed, partially closed, partially open, open to unaffiliated voters, open, or multi-party.
VOTE.GOV
The 2024 presidential primary elections will take place in all 50 states and territories to select candidates for the general election. Find upcoming dates and deadlines for your state and political party.
USA.GOV
USA.Gov provides essential information on voter registration, voting locations, early voting, absentee voting, and voting requirements.
Turbovote, a project of Democracy Works, helps with election information and offers reminders of deadlines after you sign up. It simplifies the process by sending you prefilled voting forms with stamped and addressed envelopes, and also provides details of candidates on your ballot and directions to your polling place.
YOUR TURN
Have you participated in a primary election before? Share your reasons for voting or not voting in the comments.
