You can vote in U.S. elections if you: Are a U.S. citizen Meet your state's residency requirements You can be homeless and still meet these requirements. Are 18 years old on or before Election Day In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day. See a table of voter registration age requirements by state. Are registered to vote by your state's voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.
