Thomson Reuters
But in 11 states and the District of Columbia, people can register today and immediately cast their vote.
These states include:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maine
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
If you're a resident in any of these 11 states, you can go to your polling place with proof of residence (like a paycheck or utility bill) and your ID - so for those people, there's no excuse not to vote today.