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Same Day Voter Registration Mandate for Federal Elections.

This law requires all States to allow eligible citizens to register to vote or update their registration information directly at the polling place on the day of a Federal election or during early voting. This change removes the barrier of pre-registration deadlines, making it significantly easier for citizens who missed the cutoff to participate in Federal elections. These requirements take effect starting with the general election in November 2026.
Key points
Citizens can register to vote and cast their ballot for Federal elections directly at the polling place on Election Day or during early voting.
Increases voter access by eliminating pre-registration deadlines for those wishing to participate.
The mandate applies to all States unless a State already has a law eliminating the voter registration requirement entirely.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5906
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2025-11-04