Puerto Rico Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
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State Voting Summary
In Puerto Rico, the next general election is scheduled for November 7, 2028. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026; mail: Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in-person: 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Early voting schedule: Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026, and its next general election is in 2028. When an election is scheduled, eligible voters can request early voting (voto adelantado), generally at least 50 days before Election Day. Absentee ballot request deadline: Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026. For elections it schedules, absentee (voto ausente) requests are due 45 days before the vote and early (voto adelantado) requests 50 days before. Ballot return deadline: No ballot return deadline applies for Nov. 3, 2026, because Puerto Rico has no general election scheduled that day.
ID requirement for Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico voters identify themselves with the CEE Electoral ID Card (TIE). The CEE also accepts other valid photo IDs, such as a REAL ID driver's license or a U.S. passport. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official Puerto Rico election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
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- Online
- 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026
- By mail
- Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority.Verified official source
- In person
- 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, Puerto Rico 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 7, 2028
Primary Election
No 2026 congressional primary date listed by the FEC; confirm local election dates with the official election authority.
- Primary
- No 2026 congressional primary date listed by the FEC; confirm local election dates with the official election authority.Verified official source
- General
- November 7, 2028
- Early voting
- Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026, and its next general election is in 2028. When an election is scheduled, eligible voters can request early voting (voto adelantado), generally at least 50 days before Election Day.Source: ww2.ceepur.org
- Ballot request
- Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026. For elections it schedules, absentee (voto ausente) requests are due 45 days before the vote and early (voto adelantado) requests 50 days before.Source: ww2.ceepur.org
- Ballot return
- No ballot return deadline applies for Nov. 3, 2026, because Puerto Rico has no general election scheduled that day.Source: ww2.ceepur.org
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
Puerto Rico voters identify themselves with the CEE Electoral ID Card (TIE). The CEE also accepts other valid photo IDs, such as a REAL ID driver's license or a U.S. passport.
Source: ww2.ceepur.orgMail voting guidance
Voto ausente is for active voters who live in Puerto Rico and are physically absent on election day. Voters request it for each vote with the commission's form, which includes the mailing address, and email it to java@cee.pr.gov.
Source: ww2.ceepur.orgEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: None in 2026. Puerto Rico next elects its Resident Commissioner in its November 2028 general election.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 Puerto Rico for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for Puerto Rico: online - 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026; by mail - Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in person - 45 days before Election Day — No Puerto Rico general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, Puerto Rico resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with Puerto Rico State Elections Commission for full details.
When does early voting start in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026, and its next general election is in 2028. When an election is scheduled, eligible voters can request early voting (voto adelantado), generally at least 50 days before Election Day.
Do I need an ID to vote in Puerto Rico?
For ID requirements: Puerto Rico voters identify themselves with the CEE Electoral ID Card (TIE). The CEE also accepts other valid photo IDs, such as a REAL ID driver's license or a U.S. passport.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in Puerto Rico?
Voto ausente is for active voters who live in Puerto Rico and are physically absent on election day. Voters request it for each vote with the commission's form, which includes the mailing address, and email it to java@cee.pr.gov. Regarding timing: Puerto Rico has no general election on Nov. 3, 2026. For elections it schedules, absentee (voto ausente) requests are due 45 days before the vote and early (voto adelantado) requests 50 days before. And for returns: No ballot return deadline applies for Nov. 3, 2026, because Puerto Rico has no general election scheduled that day.