There are state laws and judicial rulings that support the right of a person who is experiencing homelessness to register to vote. But that doesn’t mean the process is easy to figure out. If you’re unhoused and want to vote, this FAQ is intended to help address some of the most common challenges, such as:
- no access to a mailing address/way to get mail
- loss of identification documents required to register
- no outreach on dates and subjects of elections
- confusion about polling places
This FAQ is specifically for people who are experiencing homelessness. If you are not experiencing homelessness or don’t find your question or answer below, it may be covered in one of our other FAQs.
We also have a version of this information available in a flyer, which you can open and download here. Email us at [email protected] if you would like copies to distribute.
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Registration
How do I register without a permanent address?
You don’t have to have a permanent address to register to vote.
When you register, you can list the nearest cross streets or use similar location details to describe the place where you are living. After that, you can vote at any polling station in the county in which you are registered to vote.
The deadline to register online to vote is Tuesday, Feb. 20. You can also register to vote in-person at any vote center,…
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