I Want to Become a Voter

Voter Registration Requirements

In order to register to vote you must meet the following criteria:

18 years old at the time of the next November election (17-year-olds may register if they will be 18 by the next Election Day)
Resident of Redding
U.S. citizen

When first registering, you must be able to prove your identity and residency. Typically, this is done with a driver’s license or other preprinted photo identification (e.g., employee ID or school ID, for example), current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc., along with the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If there is no ID or other proof submitted and we cannot verify you via your Social Security number or other info, you may be asked to step out of line at the polls to present proper identification. For your convenience, we suggest sending the required proof of residency and identity in advance so your experience on voting day is speedy.

To Enroll in a Political Party

You may enroll in a party when you become an elector or at any time either online (link to SOS registration page) or in-person at the Registrar of Voters Office (100 Hill Rd.).

You may change party affiliation at any time; but you cannot vote in a party caucus or primary or be eligible for party privileges for three months following a change from one party-to another.

If you are not a member of a political party, you are listed as “Unaffiliated” on the voter lists. You can enroll (affiliate) with any party up until noon on the day before an election or primary in person.

Deadlines

There are deadlines for voter registration. Registration is closed 7 days before each election and 5 days before a primary. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked 7 days before the election or 5 days before the primary.

Deadlines for the August 9th 2022 Primary

May 9th - the deadline transfer from one party to another.

August 4th - Mail-in registration and change in your voter registration must be postmarked by this date. The deadline to register and change your party via the Online Registration System must be done by 11:59pm on this date.

August 8th by 12 pm- The deadline to register or change your affiliation from unaffiliated to a party.

. For more information on how to register to vote, visit here.

Election Day Registration is not available for Primary Elections. If you miss the deadline to register, you cannot vote in the Primary Election

Registration Deadlines for the November 8th, 2022 Election

November 1st: In person, mail-in and online registration cutoff.

· For in person registration hours are 9 AM to 8 PM.

· All mail-in voter registration applications must be received or post-marked by November 1st in order to be accepted.

· Residents may request a voter registration form from the Registrars of Voters 203 938-5012

November 7th: Limited Registration Session for those whose rights as to age, citizenship or residence mature after November 1st. Apply in the Registrars of Voters or Town Clerks office 9 AM to 5 PM.

If you are unable to register in advance, election day registration (link to I forgot page) is available in November elections. Please review this opportunity for residents who have missed all other deadlines.