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Nonpartisan • 50 states • 2026 Midterms countdown
I CAN'T
I CAN'T
I CAN VOTE!
Millions of Americans think they can't vote — because of an old felony, missing ID, college move, or missed deadline. In 8 out of 10 cases, they actually CAN. icantvote.info busts myths, checks your eligibility, and walks you to the ballot box step-by-step.
4.6M
Disenfranchised but eligible
Disenfranchised but eligible
72%
Don't know their rights
Don't know their rights
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To check your status
To check your status
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0States restore felony voting
0States allow same-day registration
0Million unregistered eligible
0% Nonpartisan & free
01 — About us
We turn “I can’t” into “I just voted.”
icantvote.info started in 2018 after volunteers at a Detroit food bank met dozens of people convinced they were banned from voting — most of them were wrong. A teen with a misdemeanor, a veteran without a current address, a grandma who missed the deadline by one day. All of them could vote.
Since then we've helped over 1.2 million visitors check eligibility, restore rights, get ID, register, and make a plan to vote. We are 100% nonpartisan. We don't tell you who to vote for — we fight for that you can vote.
- ✓ Plain-English guides for all 50 states + D.C.
- ✓ Felony rights restoration maps & letter templates
- ✓ Voter ID help, student & homeless voter toolkits
- ✓ Text reminders, ride-to-polls and language access info
02 — Mythbusters
Why you think
you can't vote
Pick your situation. In most cases there IS a legal path to the ballot. Click through our news guides for state-by-state details.
🔒
I have a criminal record
In 48 states you CAN vote after release. In 22 states you never lose it, even in prison (Maine, Vermont) or you regain automatically. Only 2 states have lifetime bans for some offenses.
→ Restoration guide🪪
I don't have photo ID
Only 21 states require photo ID. Others accept student ID, utility bill, bank statement, or sworn affidavit. Free voter IDs exist in every strict state.
→ ID workaround🎓
I'm a student out of state
You can vote using your campus address OR home address. Register early, request absentee, or vote early on campus. Dorm mail counts as residence.
→ Student voting⏰
I missed registration
23 states + D.C. offer same-day registration. Others let you vote provisionally. And early voting windows save you in 46 states.
→ Deadline hacks🏕️
I'm homeless / between homes
You CAN vote without a house. Use shelter address, general delivery, or cross-streets. Your right is protected federally.
→ Homeless voting♿
I have a disability / I'm 17 / English is hard
Curbside voting, accessible machines, assistance of your choice, translated ballots, and pre-registration at 16-17 are legal rights.
→ Accessible voting03 — Interactive
60-second eligibility check
Answer 3 questions. No data leaves your browser. Get instant next steps.
Are you 18+ by Election Day & a US citizen?
04 — Playbook
How to vote in 4 moves
From “I can’t” to “I voted” sticker in one afternoon. Works in every state.
01
Check
Verify registration, address, party, polling place. Takes 2 minutes. Re-check if you moved, changed name, or skipped elections.
02
Register
Online, by mail, in person, or same-day. You'll need name, DOB, address, ID number. Homeless? Use description of location.
03
Plan
Pick: Election Day, early in-person (2-3 weeks before), or mail ballot. Check ID rules, hours, and ride options. Bring backup ID.
04
Vote!
Bring ID, sample ballot, snacks, patience. If told “you can't” — ask for provisional ballot. It's your federal right. Then get that sticker.
05 — Calendar
Don't miss your window
Deadlines vary wildly. These are typical patterns — always confirm for your state in our news section.
T-30 days
Registration closes in many states
Online/mail deadlines hit first. Same-day states still open. Register NOW even if unsure.
T-14 days
Early voting + mail ballot requests
46 states offer early in-person. Request mail ballot ASAP — don't wait for delays.
Election Day
Polls 6am-9pm + provisional rights
Stay in line — if you're in line when polls close, you vote. Ask for provisional if needed.
06 — FAQ
Real answers, no jargon
Top questions from our inbox and street outreach.
🔓 I finished prison / parole — am I eligible?
In most states YES, automatically. Florida, Arizona, Tennessee and a few others have extra steps (fees, application). Start restoration 3-6 months before election. We have templates and clinic contacts in our guides.
🪪 What ID can I use if I have no driver's license?
Student ID, tribal ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government mail with name+address, or signed affidavit. 15 states allow you to vote without any ID. Strict states must offer FREE voter photo ID.
🎓 Can I vote in my college state?
Yes. Supreme Court protects student voting at campus address. Bring proof of dorm residence + student ID. You must choose ONE state — voting twice is a felony.
🏠 I'm homeless — how do I register?
List a shelter, soup kitchen, or “corner of 5th and Main, NE side of park” as address + mailing address where you get mail. All states must accept this. Bring a shelter letter if possible, but it's not required federally.
🗳️ What if poll workers say I'm not on the list?
Stay calm, ask for a PROVISIONAL ballot, get receipt, and follow up. Don't leave without voting. Call protection hotline posted at polls. Document names and time.
✉️ Is vote-by-mail safe?
Yes — with tracking, signature match, and drop boxes. Request early, follow instructions exactly, sign, and return ASAP. You can usually track online and fix signature issues.
07 — Newsroom
Fresh voter intel
State guides, deadline alerts, rights restoration wins. Click any card to open full story.
08 — Pledge
Pledge to vote & bring 3 friends
Join 84,000 pledgers. Get deadline texts, ID checklists, and ride help. No spam, no partisanship — just democracy.
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