How to register to vote in the 2026 primaries

NPR | By Hansi Lo Wang,

Benjamin Swasey, Brent Jones

Published February 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

Explore the project here.

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Hansi Lo Wang

Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) is a national correspondent for NPR reporting on the people, power and money behind the U.S. census.

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Benjamin Swasey

Ben Swasey is a deputy editor on the Washington Desk, covering politics and voting.

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Brent Jones