Your Vote Matters

Section 1

How Do I Register to Vote?

Different states have different ways to register, but you should be able to register either online or in person. Check the links below to learn more about how to register to vote in Oklahoma, Florida or Texas:

• How to register in Oklahoma
• How to register in Florida
• How to register in Texas

You can also learn how to register to vote online, by mail or in person from the below video:

Section 2

Where Can I Vote?

Finding your polling place is simple. You can find locations for where to vote online.

• Find your polling place in Oklahoma
• Find your polling place in Florida
• Find your polling place in Texas

Voting by mail is also possible, but under certain conditions. Please read your states’ requirements for requesting an absentee ballot:

• Requesting an absentee ballot in Oklahoma
• Requesting an absentee ballot in Florida
• Requesting an absentee ballot in Texas

Section 3

Check Your Registration Status

You registered to vote, but did you do it the right way? Make sure you’re registered:

• Check your voter registration status

You can learn more about checking your voter registration status in the video:

Section 4

How to Vote in Person the Right Way

Bring a valid form of identification. A driver’s license is an acceptable form of identification in Oklahoma, Texas and Florida, but you might have other options for voter ID as well.

Different states have different requirements for voter ID.

• Valid voter ID in Oklahoma
  • A photo ID issued to you by the United States, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized Native American nation or tribe.
  • A photo ID issued to you by a branch of the United States armed forces.

  Learn more about valid voter ID in Oklahoma.

• Valid voter ID in Florida
  • Florida driver’s license
  • Florida state ID
  • U.S. Passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Military ID
  • Student ID
  • Retirement center ID
  • Neighborhood association ID
  • Public assistance ID
  • Veterans health ID card
  • License to carry concealed weapon or firearm
  • Employee photo ID card

  Learn more about valid voter ID in Florida.

• Valid voter ID in Texas
  • Texas Driver’s License
  • Texas Personal ID Card
  • Texas Election ID Certificate
  • Handgun License
  • Military ID Card
  • US Passport
  • US Citizenship Certificate

  Learn more about valid voter ID in Texas.

Bring Your Vote and Nothing Else

No political material can be present within 100 feet of a polling place. Leave the shirts, hats, buttons, and signs at home before you get to your polling place.

No Phones, Only Votes

Phones and recording devices are not allowed in any polling places.

Get a Sample Ballot Before Voting

You can make voting decisions in advance with a sample ballot. Find yours:

• Oklahoma Sample Ballot
• Florida Sample Ballot
• Texas Sample Ballot

Section 5

Voting Options for Armed Forces and Oversea Citizens

Wherever you are, if you are a United States citizen, you have options for voting even if you’re out of the country. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) multiple resources for military voters and overseas citizens voters:

• Military Voter
  • How to Vote Absentee
  • Service Voting Assistance
  • Military Spouses and Families
  • Separating from Active Duty
  • Voting Residence
  • Voting Assistance Guide
  • FAQs
  • Contact
• Overseas Citizen Voter
  • How to Vote Absentee
  • Never Resided in the U.S.
  • Voting Residence
  • Voting Assistance Guide
  • FAQs
  • Contact

Learn more at the FVAP website.

Section 6

How Do I Become a Poll Worker?

Poll workers are individuals who oversee polling places and help preserve the integrity and security of elections. If you’re passionate about democracy and exercising the right to vote, consider becoming a poll worker.

Find out how to become a poll worker.