Is voting mandatory in the U.S.?

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Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Find your polling place.

In the U.S., no one is required by law to vote in any local, state, or presidential election.

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the creation of the Voting Rights Act extended and strengthened voting rights. But there are no laws making voting mandatory for U.S. citizens.

LAST UPDATED: September 18, 2024

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