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 correspondent for NPR reporting on voting.

Benjamin Swasey

Ben Swasey is an editor on the Washington desk who leads NPR's coverage of voting and election administration. He's also edited campaign stories for the 2020 and 2022 election cycles.

Brent Jones