Who is eligible to vote in the United States?

In the United States, the qualifications for voting vary from state to state. Voters must generally be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age, and registered to vote. However, certain states may have additional voting requirements. For example, in Texas, in order to be eligible to vote, individuals must: 1. Be a United States citizen; 2. Be at least 18 years old on election day; 3. Not be a convicted felon, or if convicted of a felony, must have fully discharged their sentence, including any probation and parole; 4. Not have been declared mentally incapacitated by a court; 5. Have resided in Texas at least 30 days prior to the election, and in the county in which you wish to vote at least 30 days prior to the election; 6. Not have been determined by a court to be mentally incapacitated. All United States citizens who meet the requirements of the state they are voting in are eligible to vote in the United States. Additionally, many states now allow early voting, which allows citizens to cast their votes before Election Day. In Texas, registered voters may cast their ballots by mail or in person during the early voting period, which is generally 15 days before Election Day.

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