Guam Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
Not an official government website. Election laws and deadlines can change. Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm legally binding details with the official source links on this page.
State Voting Summary
In Guam, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission); mail: Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in-person: 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission).
Early voting schedule: Early in-office voting runs Oct. 8 through Oct. 28, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Westin Resort mezzanine. Absentee ballot request deadline: Your off-island absentee application must reach the Guam Election Commission by 5 p.m. ChST on Oct. 31. Ballot return deadline: Postmark your ballot by Election Day, Nov. 3. The Guam Election Commission must receive it by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 10th business day after the election.
ID requirement for Guam: The Guam Election Commission requires a valid photo ID issued by the federal or a state government, the Government of Guam, or a Guam school or university to vote early in its office. Contact GEC to confirm what to bring on Election Day. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official Guam election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
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- Online
- 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission)
- By mail
- Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority.Verified official source
- In person
- 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission)
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
August 1, 2026
- Primary
- August 1, 2026
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Early in-office voting runs Oct. 8 through Oct. 28, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Westin Resort mezzanine.Source: gec.guam.gov
- Ballot request
- Your off-island absentee application must reach the Guam Election Commission by 5 p.m. ChST on Oct. 31.Source: gec.guam.gov
- Ballot return
- Postmark your ballot by Election Day, Nov. 3. The Guam Election Commission must receive it by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 10th business day after the election.Source: gec.guam.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
The Guam Election Commission requires a valid photo ID issued by the federal or a state government, the Government of Guam, or a Guam school or university to vote early in its office. Contact GEC to confirm what to bring on Election Day.
Source: gec.guam.govMail voting guidance
Guam allows absentee voting if you cannot vote in person because of business or other necessary travel, illness or disability, military or merchant marine service, government or federal employment, or school. Print and sign the application, then mail it, email a scan, or bring it to the commission's office.
Source: gec.guam.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: Delegate to the U.S. House; no U.S. Senate race.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Territorial and local offices may appear on the ballot; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Guam for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for Guam: online - 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission); by mail - Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in person - 15 business days before Election Day — Open until Oct. 19 (8 p.m., per the Guam Election Commission). Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with Guam Election Commission for full details.
When does early voting start in Guam?
Early in-office voting runs Oct. 8 through Oct. 28, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Westin Resort mezzanine. Keep in mind the primary is August 1, 2026.
Do I need an ID to vote in Guam?
The Guam Election Commission requires a valid photo ID issued by the federal or a state government, the Government of Guam, or a Guam school or university to vote early in its office. Contact GEC to confirm what to bring on Election Day. Don't forget to check before Election Day.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in Guam?
If voting by mail: Your off-island absentee application must reach the Guam Election Commission by 5 p.m. ChST on Oct. 31. Postmark your ballot by Election Day, Nov. 3. The Guam Election Commission must receive it by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 10th business day after the election. Guam allows absentee voting if you cannot vote in person because of business or other necessary travel, illness or disability, military or merchant marine service, government or federal employment, or school. Print and sign the application, then mail it, email a scan, or bring it to the commission's office.