2020 Elections Resources for Asian American Voters

Vote by Mail

Request a vote-by-mail ballot by October 27, 2020.

Return by mail—must be postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 and received by your county elections office no later than November 20, 2020.     

Return in person—to your county elections office or any polling place in your county before 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020.

Vote Early in Person

Some counties offer early voting at a few locations before Election Day.

Contact your county elections office to see if they offer early voting.

County contact information can be found by visiting the Secretary of State’s website at: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Polls are open on Election Day: November 3, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The location of your polling place is printed on the back page of the county Voter Information Guide your county elections official mailed to you.

You can also find your polling place:

✆ By calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683)

 Online at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

 By texting Vote to GOVOTE (468683)

This year, registered voters can vote three ways: By mail-in voting, in-person early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Mail-in Voting

Mail Ballot applications for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election will be accepted starting June 18, 2020. 

Any registered suburban Cook County voter with a driver’s license, state ID or social security number on file may request a mail ballot using an online or paper application.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (November 3) in order to be counted.

To complete an online mail ballot application,
you will need: 
–  your driver’s license or state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number;
–  the address where you would like your ballot mailed; and
–  an email address

More information and and downloadable ballots in other language are available. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Early Voting

Illinois residents can vote early for the November 3, 2020 general election.

Early voting starts on October 19, and runs until November 2, 2020. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to find Early Voting Locations in Cook County

In-Person Vote on Election Day

Voters are notified of their polling place address in a mailing prior to the election. This page is your portal to maps of polling places and precincts for each of suburban Cook County’s thirty townships.

FIND POLLING PLACES IN COOK COUNTY

This year, registered voters can vote three ways: By absentee ballot, in-person early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Absentee Voting

In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day. You can request an absentee ballot online. To vote by mail, apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. You do not need to be registered to apply. 

Go to online absentee application

To request an absentee ballot for the November general election, use the online absentee application, or one of downloadable applications below. Return your completed absentee application to your county election office by mail, fax or email. 

Early Voting

From September 18 to November 2, you can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. If you are not registered, you can do so in person if you show proof of residence

All voters have at least one location where they can vote early in person with an absentee ballot. Depending on where you live, there may be additional locations.

1. You can vote in person at your county election office.
2. In addition to your county election office, some cities and towns offer in-person absentee voting. Check with your city clerk’s office for more information.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

In-Person Vote on Election Day

On November 3, 2020, General Election Day, poll sites are open 7 AM to 8 PM.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Ways to Vote

This year, registered voters can vote three ways: By mail-in voting, in-person early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Mail-in Voting

If you are registered to vote in Washington, there is no need to request a ballot. Confirm your registration at VoteWA.gov.

Your local elections office mails your ballot no later than October 16. The state Voters’ Pamphlet is delivered to every household, Oct 3 – 12. You may also vote an accessible device in person at a local elections office or voting center until 8:00 p.m. on November 3.

Click Here to Learn More about mail-in voting in Washington

Voting by mail is convenient and gives you time to learn about the ballot measures and candidates before casting your vote. Return your ballot by official drop box or by mail, no stamp needed. Your ballot must be deposited or postmarked by Election Day. If mailed, the USPS recommends that you mail a week before Election Day.

In-Person Vote on Election Day

Click here to register and find out where you can vote in Washington