Voting Information

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Your vote has the power to elect leaders whose decisions will affect all of our lives, including historically under-resourced communities. Make sure you are registered to vote! 

Vote.gov can help you register and provide you with information on how, when, and where to vote. 

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Voting while unhoused

You don’t need a home to vote. 

You will need a form of ID 

Each state and territory has its own voter ID rules. You may not need an ID to register to vote, but in most states, you must bring identification to vote in person. You can check your state’s specific ID requirements online. You can also ask your local election office about what kind of ID you'll need to register and to vote.  

What if you don’t have an ID? 

You can get an ID card at your state motor vehicle office, even if you do not drive. You may need to pay to get an ID card, but there are organizations that may be able to help you pay the ID fee. Some states also offer ID cards for free or at a reduced cost for people who are unhoused.  

You will need a mailing address 

You need to provide a mailing address so your state can send you important voting information by mail. The mailing address does not have to be a fixed home address. If you do not have a fixed home address to get mail, you can use a different address as your mailing address. 

Examples of a mailing address you may be able to use: 

  • A nearby shelter, even if you do not currently live there 

  • A nearby religious center 

  • General Delivery, if your local post office offers it 

  • A P.O. box at a local post office near where you live 

  • The home address of a friend or family member who lives nearby 

You can use a description of the place where you live or sleep as your home address, such as a park or the intersections of street corners. You cannot use this description as your mailing address. 

Use your current address as both your home and mailing address if you live at: 

  • A shelter 

  • A religious center 

  • Any other community place 

If you’re not sure what address to use, ask your state or local election office. 

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