In many states voter registration can end weeks before Election Day. So voters that procrastinated in the registration process are left without a vote in this contentious election.

But in 11 states and the District of Columbia, people can register today and immediately cast their vote.

These states include:

Colorado

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Idaho

Illinois

Iowa

Maine

Minnesota

Montana

New Hampshire

Wisconsin

Wyoming

If you're a resident in any of these 11 states, you can go to your polling place with proof of residence (like a paycheck or utility bill) and your ID — so for those people, there's no excuse not to vote today.