State Voter Data Access Overview
My comprehensive notes for obtaining voter registration lists and voter history data across all 50 U.S. states.
The costs quoted below are for statewide lists. Local jurisdictions are typically much less expensive. If you have questions about your local jurisdiction, contact your local election office or Secratary of State’s office. I have always had a pleasant and helpful interaction.
Key
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Tested or Pending - I can personally attest to the experience with these states.
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Accessible - The process for these states appears transparent and accessible, but I have not personally completed the steps to access.
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Leg Work - These states appear to require either an open records type of request or you need to contact an election office.
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Barriers - These states appear to have legislative restrictions in regards to who may access voter data.
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Relatively Expensive - These states appear to be relatively expensive when compared to their peers.
Cost Categories
$ = $1-199 USD
$$ = $200-999 USD
$$$ = $1000+ USD
? = Unverified
State Comparison Table
Click column headers to sort.
| State | Category | Access Method | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Relatively Expensive | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| Alaska | Leg Work | Contact Offices | $ | Untested |
| Arizona | Leg Work | Open Records | $$ | Untested |
| Arkansas | Accessible | Mail in | $ | Untested |
| California | Barriers | Mail in | $ | Untested |
| Colorado | Accessible | Mail in | $ | Untested |
| Connecticut | Accessible | Email/Mail in | $$ | Untested |
| Delaware | Accessible | Mail in | $ | Untested |
| Florida | Accessible | FREE | Pending | |
| Georgia | Accessible | Online | $$ | Tested |
| Hawaii | Leg Work | Contact Offices | ? | Untested |
| Idaho | Accessible | Online | $ | Untested |
| Illinois | Barriers | Mail in | $$ | Untested |
| Indiana | Barriers | Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Iowa | Accessible | Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Kansas | Accessible | Mail in | $$ | Untested |
| Kentucky | Accessible | Email/Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Louisiana | Accessible | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| Maine | Barriers | Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Maryland | Accessible | Online | $ | Untested |
| Massachusetts | Leg Work | Contact Offices | ? | Untested |
| Michigan | Leg Work | Open Records | $ | Untested |
| Minnesota | Barriers | Mail in | $ | Untested |
| Mississippi | Accessible | Online | FREE | Tested |
| Missouri | Leg Work | Open Records | $ | Untested |
| Montana | Accessible | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| Nebraska | Accessible | Mail in | $$ | Untested |
| Nevada | Relatively Expensive | Online/Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| New Hampshire | Leg Work | Contact Offices | $ | Untested |
| New Jersey | Leg Work | Open Records | $$ | Untested |
| New Mexico | Relatively Expensive | $$$ | Untested | |
| New York | Leg Work | FOIL | $ | Untested |
| North Carolina | Accessible | Online | FREE | Tested |
| North Dakota | Leg Work | Contact Offices | ? | Untested |
| Ohio | Accessible | Online | FREE | Tested |
| Oklahoma | Barriers | FREE | Untested | |
| Oregon | Accessible | Online | $$ | Untested |
| Pennsylvania | Accessible | Online | $ | Tested |
| Rhode Island | Accessible | Email/Mail in | $ | Untested |
| South Carolina | Barriers | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| South Dakota | Accessible | Email/Mail in | $$ | Untested |
| Tennessee | Accessible | Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Texas | Leg Work | Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Utah | Accessible | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| Vermont | Accessible | FREE | Untested | |
| Virginia | Barriers | $ | Untested | |
| Washington | Accessible | Online | FREE | Tested |
| West Virginia | Accessible | Email/Mail in | $$$ | Untested |
| Wisconsin | Relatively Expensive | Online | $$$ | Untested |
| Wyoming | Barriers | Email/Mail in | $ | Untested |
Research Background
This research was compiled by exploring how all 50 states make their voter registration lists and voter history available. The goal is to provide helpful information for anyone looking to access this public data.
Important Note: If you identify any gaps or errors in this research, please reach out so the information can be updated!
Research Sources
- National Conference of State Legislatures - Access to and Use of Voter Registration Lists
- Ballotpedia - Availability of state voter files
- Direct contact with state election offices
- State Secretary of State websites
State-by-State Details
Alabama
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Registration list is purchasable online. Query tools available to reduce results (and cost)
Voter History
Voter history appears to be included with the voter list. Unverified.
Cost
Alabama charges $0.01 per voter record. ~$37,000 estimate provided in the online checkout for the entire state list.
Alaska
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Contact Election Offices | $ |
Voter List Access
“To purchase a list, or for other requests, contact any divisional office for assistance.” It appears you either are able to contact the statewide election office or you will need to contact each regional election office for data.
Voter History
It appears to be included with the voter list, but I have not verified.
Cost
$20 per ballotpedia, but I have not verified.
Arizona
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Open Records | $$ |
Voter List Access
Appears to require an open records request.
Voter History
Need to call to verify.
Cost
$516 per ballotpedia, but I have not verified
Arkansas
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Mail in form and data is made available via CD, FTP, or drop box link
Voter History
Available via the request form
Cost
$2.50
California
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Mail in form - must be a qualified applicant for approval
Qualified Applicant requirements listed on the form:
- Political
- Campaign/Committee
- Academic
- Media
- Private Vendor
- Legal
- Governmental
- Investigation
- Other (specify)
Voter History
Included with the voter list
Cost
$100
Colorado
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Voter History
Request with the voter list
Cost
$50 for the voter list $50 for voter history
Connecticut
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $$ |
Voter List Access
Centralized Voter Registration Information
Request in writing by mail or email to receive a compact disc.
Voter History
Appears to be included but need to call to verify.
Cost
$300
Delaware
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Statewide Vreg Order Form (PDF)
Mail the form along with payment and the files will be made available via secure mail
Voter History
Included with the voter list
Cost
$25
Florida
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | FREE |
Voter List Access
Florida releases their updated voter list monthly on a predetermined day. An email can be sent requesting to be added to the next release date. They will send a CD with the voter list at some point not long after that release date.
My email was responded to in 12 days. Still waiting for my first CD to arrive.
Voter History
My understanding is it is included, but I have not verified yet
Cost
Free
Georgia
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | $$ |
Voter List Access
Can be purchased for different municipality levels, i.e. statewide, county, municipality, district, etc. An email with a downloadable link will be sent in a few weeks. It has taken anywhere from 10-21 days to receive my download links.
Voter History
Publicly accessible year by year downloads
Cost
$485 for the entire statewide list
Hawaii
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Contact Election Offices | ? |
Voter List Access
Affidavit On Application For Voter Registration (PDF)
It appears you need to manually contact each of the four county election divisions to make your request.
Voter History
Initial research is yes, but I have not confirmed
Cost
Unsure
Idaho
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $ |
Voter List Access
Voter Registration Request Online Form
Voter Registration Request PDF
Order via online form and sent via email as a csv.
Voter History
Included with the voter list when selected
Cost
$20
Illinois
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$ |
Voter List Access
“Voter data is available to registered political committees for bona fide political purposes”. Definition of political committee (basically accepts or spends greater than $5000)
Legislation Doc There appears to be a version that can be requested by the public, but redacts street numbers of home addresses which limits usefulness.
Voter History
The file can be provided in two formats: One with the last fifteen elections as columns. The second as multiple CSV’s requiring the user to join the voter list with the voter history list.
Cost
$500
Indiana
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Voter List pages 71-72 2024 Voter Registration Guidebook (PDF)
Need to call. Unclear based on the language if you have to be in a political party in order to obtain the report.
Voter History
Need to call. Unclear if voting history is accessible without being a political committee and having a $5000 annual subscription.
Cost
$5,000 for annual subscription
Iowa
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Voter Registration List Requests
Fill out form and mail or email
Voter History
Select voter history checkbox on form
Cost
$1,500 for annual subscription
Kansas
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$ |
Voter List Access
Fill out and mail form plus payment
Voter History
Call to confirm if included.
Cost
$200
Kentucky
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Request Voter Registration Data
Fill out form and mail or email
Voter History
Request For Voter Registration Data Pricing (PDF)
Five year voting history included in the file. Indicates if they voted in the primary and if they voted in the general that year. County and Municipal elections are synchronized with Federal elections. Kentucky is one of only five states that holds elections for its highest state offices in odd-numbered years.
Cost
$4,000
Louisiana
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Create an account
Voter History
Available as an additional option during checkout of the voter list
Cost
There is a minimum cost of $20.00 and a maximum cap of $5,000.00 for a statewide list.
Maine
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Need to meet criteria such as being a candidate, pac, issue, party, etc.
Voter History
Included with the voter list
Cost
Fact Sheet On Obtaining Data (Doc)
$2,200 per the above linked file
Maryland
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $ |
Voter List Access
Maryland Board of Elections Information Page
Order online and request ftp or flash drive
Voter History
10 elections if included with the voter list or 5 elections if separate file
Cost
$125
Massachusetts
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Contact Election Offices | ? |
Voter List Access
Statewide lists not available. Potentially able to reach out to local election offices with public record requests. Call to confirm.
Voter History
Call to confirm
Cost
Call to confirm
Michigan
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Open Records | $ |
Voter List Access
Submit an open records request and receive via flash drive or ftp
Voter History
Yes - option to select voting history on the form
Cost
Expected to be low because FOIA guidelines apply. I found estimates of $23-$50, but need to verify.
Minnesota
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Registered Voter List Requests
Registered Voter List Request Form (PDF)
Mail form with payment “This information is only available to registered Minnesota voters, and may only be used for purposes related to elections, political activities, or law enforcement. (Minnesota Statutes 201.091)”
Voter History
Included
Cost
$46
Mississippi
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | FREE |
Voter List Access
2025 Voter File Weekly Distribution Program (PDF)
Sign up on the linked form to be included in the email list. Weekly email with link for downloading csv. It took about a week from my filling out of the form to receiving my download link.
Voter History
Included
Cost
Free
Missouri
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Open Records | $ |
Voter List Access
It appears you can request via sunshine law/open records request. Need to verify.
Voter History
Unclear - need to verify.
Cost
Unclear, but open records implies it should be reasonable. Need to verify.
Montana
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Order online
Voter History
Selectable option
Cost
$1,000
Nebraska
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$ |
Voter List Access
Mail in request form
Voter History
Included
Cost
$500
Nevada
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online/Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Nevvoter - Statewide Voter Registration List
Two step process - Create Account - Create Report
Voter History
Included
Cost
Potentially $20,000. No official source, but quote is based on Nevada state law (NRS 293.440), which authorizes a charge of “1 cent per name” for voter lists.
New Hampshire
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Contact Election Offices | $ |
Voter List Access
Contact SOS or town clerk directly
“A change in state law that went into effect Oct. 1 allows down-ballot candidates to request one free copy of their local voter checklists, which will eliminate the cost for candidates running in smaller districts.”
This article is the best resource I could locate: Nh Sells Voter Data To Political Candidates
Voter History
2 years
Cost
Potentially $8,300 according to the above article. Free for local candidates.
New Jersey
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Open Records | $$ |
Voter List Access
Open Records Request
Voter History
Unclear - contact to verify
Cost
Open Record fees apply and hopefully reasonable
New Mexico
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | $$$ |
Voter List Access
State of New Mexico Voter Data Information Request
“If you are interested in requesting Voter Data Information, contact the Bureau of Elections at 505-827-3600 or 1-800-477-3632 or by e-mail at: Elections@sos.nm.gov.”
Voter History
Yes
Cost
With History: $4.00 per 1,000 records. Quoted at $5,200 for full list + history
New York
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Leg Work (FOIL) | $ |
Voter List Access
Freedom of Information Law Request
Open records request
Voter History
Yes
Cost
Open Record fees apply and hopefully reasonable
North Carolina
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | FREE |
Voter List Access
Available for download - updated weekly
Voter History
Available for download - updated weekly 10 year history
Cost
FREE
North Dakota
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Contact Election Offices | ? |
Voter List Access
North Dakota does not have registered voters?!? Reach out directly to the Secretary of State for information.
Voter History
Contact for more information.
Cost
Contact for more information.
Ohio
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | FREE |
Voter List Access
Available for download
Voter History
Included in the voter list file
Cost
Free
Oklahoma
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | FREE |
Voter List Access
Restricted access to “Bona fide residents of Oklahoma who are U.S. citizens, Official representatives of recognized political parties in Oklahoma, Candidates for offices in Oklahoma and their official representatives, or Other persons, as authorized by state law.” Register to request access
Voter History
Yes
Cost
Free
Oregon
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$ |
Voter List Access
Request online
Voter History
Included
Cost
$500
Pennsylvania
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | $ |
Voter List Access
Election Data Handbook General (PDF)
Easy check out and download available within minutes.
Voter History
The voter history for the last 40 elections is included in the full voter export file.
Cost
$20
Rhode Island
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Mail in form with payment
Voter History
Unclear - call to confirm.
Cost
$25
South Carolina
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Purchaseable online, but you must be a registered South Carolina voter to purchase a list (S.C. Code 7-3-20(D)(13)).
Voter History
“Voter Participation History (past two statewide primaries and general elections.” Potentially able to request additional information via a Custom Data Request
Cost
$2500 max for statewide list
South Dakota
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $$ |
Voter List Access
Email or mail in form
Voter History
Included when option checked
Cost
$225
Tennessee
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
I found the above request form on a local election website, but I would contact the Secretary of State to confirm.
Voter History
Unclear - call for more information
Cost
Appears to be $2,500 - call to clarify
Texas
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Submit a signed and notarized form.
Some counties have immediate downloads
Voter History
Included when option checked
Cost
Unclear - call to clarify. Local data appears to be available for no charge.
Utah
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Obtain Voter Registration Information Page
Order online
Voter History
Unclear - call to verify
Cost
Free
Vermont
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | FREE |
Voter List Access
Submit form with option selected to get added to an email list
Voter History
Unclear - call to verify
Cost
Free
Virginia
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | $ |
Voter List Access
Fill out form to make request. Verification process to confirm you meet their requirements of eligibility (Candidate, Party, PAC, etc.).
Voter History
Included with the voter list when requested
Cost
$9.50 per million records
Washington
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | Online | FREE |
Voter List Access
Washington State Voter Registration Database
Voter Registration Database Online Form
Order online - immediately available
Voter History
Included
Cost
Free
West Virginia
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Email or mail completed form Delivery via email or cloud storage
Voter History
Included when option checked
Cost
$1000 for a subscription service with updates for a year
Wisconsin
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Online | $$$ |
Voter List Access
Badger Votes - great name! Purchasable online
Voter History
Included
Cost
Found quote for ~$12,500 – Contact to verify
Wyoming
| Status | Access | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Untested | Email/Mail in | $ |
Voter List Access
Voter Product Order Form (PDF)
Restricted list of who may purchase “Per W.S. 22-2-113(a), “The secretary of state shall furnish at a reasonable price registry lists to any candidate for a political office in the state, candidate’s campaign committee, political party central committees and officials thereof, elected officials, political action committees, individuals promoting or opposing a ballot issue or candidate and to organizations which promote voter participation.”
Voter History
Unclear - contact to verify
Cost
$125
Last updated: November 21, 2025