Am I Eligible to Vote?

By Doreen Hettich-Atkins, September 20, 2024

Am I Eligible to Vote?

To qualify to vote in the November elections you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be age 18 on or before the date of the election (November 5, 2024)
  2. Be a US Citizen
  3. Be registered to vote (you can register using your College address or your permanent address)


You cannot vote in federal or state elections if

  1. You are a non-citizen (including permanent legal residents)
  2. If you have been convicted of a felony or currently serving time for other types of crimes (rules differ by state)
  3. You are a US Citizen residing in a US territory you cannot vote for president in the general election.


Check with your state or local election office for more information.

Register to vote or check your registration here: Vote.gov 

For more election information go to: https://libguides.ithaca.edu/polticomm