🚧 Voting Problems
If something goes wrong while trying to vote, here's the general path to fixing it. For anything urgent, contact your local election office directly.
My registration doesn't appear
Double-check you're searching in the right state and with the exact name/address you registered under. If you believe you registered but don't appear on the rolls, ask poll workers about casting a provisional ballot, which is counted once your eligibility is confirmed. Contact your local election office as soon as possible.
I'm at the wrong polling location
Poll workers can generally direct you to the correct location. In some states/counties, "vote centers" accept any registered voter from the county regardless of assigned precinct. See Find My Polling Place to confirm your correct location ahead of time.
I don't have the required ID
Many states offer an alternative, such as signing an affidavit or casting a provisional ballot. See Voter ID Requirements for the general categories, and ask poll workers about your state's specific alternative.
My mail ballot hasn't arrived, or I made a mistake on it
Many states let you cancel a mail ballot and vote in person instead if it's lost or you change your mind, and many offer a ballot-tracking tool to check its status. See Absentee & Mail Voting and contact your local election office if your ballot hasn't arrived close to Election Day.
My mail ballot was rejected
Ballots are most commonly rejected for a missing/mismatched signature, a late postmark, or a missing witness/ID requirement. Many states are required to notify you and give you a chance to "cure" (fix) the issue by a deadline — contact your local election office right away if you're notified of a problem.
I was given a provisional ballot — what now?
A provisional ballot is a backup ballot used when there's a question about your eligibility. It's set aside and counted later once officials confirm you were eligible. Ask poll workers how to follow up afterward to confirm it was counted, and what to do if it wasn't.
I want to report a problem or suspected issue
Contact your state or local election office directly — they are the authority responsible for investigating and resolving voting problems. Your state's Voting Guide includes contact information for your state election authority.