The state of Alabama allows those wishing to vote to register up to 14 days before an election and requires a valid photo ID. Those who wish to vote by mail must have their ballot postmarked no later than the day of the respective election.

Missouri voters may now vote absentee in-person at their local election authority office or request an absentee ballot to be sent by mail. The mail ballot request can be made by email, mail, fax or in-person at the voter’s local election office.

Local groups are rushing to register people to vote head of Wednesday's deadline in Missouri. In Illinois, you can register to vote on Election Day.