The general election is Nov 5, 2024.
Puerto Rico, here’s all the info you need to know!
Important Dates to know, Puerto Rico!
New Voter Registration Deadline
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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Early Voting
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Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
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Absentee Ballot Rules
Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
Request Your Absentee Ballot Here
Am I eligible to register to vote?
General Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Puerto Rico if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are a resident of Puerto Rico
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
- A judge has specifically ruled that you are not able to vote.
For Military Service Members
Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
- U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
- Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Voting Overseas
U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state.
If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S.
To vote from overseas:
- Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.
I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?
My school's address or my parent's address?
Students have a choice about where to register to vote.
Students attending college may register at their campus address or choose to remain registered or register at their permanent or home address.
You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Will I need ID?
Do I need ID to register to vote?
To register to vote in Puerto Rico you should provide one of the following:
- Valid Local Government issued ID
- Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
- Valid Federal issued ID
- Valid Puerto Rico issued ID
Do I need ID if I am voting in person?
In Puerto Rico, you need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:
- Valid Puerto Rico Voter ID Card