For some of you who are in college right now, this might be the first election you’re participating in, which can be intimidating. If you’ve missed this year’s voter registration or are preparing for next year’s presidential election, visit the official U.S. voter registration website to know what you need to register, and registration deadlines or to check important days you might not want to miss. Getting ready to voteOnce you’ve registered to vote by the required voter registration day, you can expect to receive a mailer. To register for an absentee ballot, visit the Absentee Voting guidance on the U.S. voter registration website. For more specific details about your state, visit this section of the official U.S. voter registration website.