When does early voting begin in my state?

When does early voting begin in my state?

(NewsNation) — With the 2024 general election fast approaching on November 5, many Americans will look to vote early to avoid Election Day lines and potential confusion.

The early voting windows vary by state, with some states like Minnesota opening in-person and absentee voting as early as Sept. 20.

Here’s a look at when early voting begins in all 50 states along with information on how to register to vote and how to check your registration status in your state.

Alabama

Alabama does not have early voting.

Alabama’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 21.

To register to vote in Alabama:

Check your voter registration status here.

Alaska

Early voting in Alaska for the November general election begins Oct. 21 and will continue though Election Day.

Alaska’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 6.

To register to vote in Alaska:

Check your voter registration status here.

Arizona

Early voting in Arizona will begin Oct. 9 and will end Nov. 1.

Arizona’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Arizona:

Check your voter registration status here.

Arkansas

Early voting in Arkansas begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 4.

Arkansas’ voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

Online registration is currently not available to register to vote in Arkansas. However, here’s how you can register to vote:

Check your voter registration status here.

California

Early voting begins Oct. 7 but varies by county. Voters should contact their county elections office to see if they offer early voting.

California’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21 for online and mail registration, and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in California:

  • Submit the California voter registration application electronically
  • For those who want to register using a paper voter registration application, you can pick one up at your county elections office, library, Department of Motor Vehicles offices or U.S. post office. The application must be filled out and postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office at least 15 days before the general election.
  • Register to vote in person on Election Day at your county’s elections office, polling place or vote center — otherwise known as Same Day Voter Registration.

Check your voter registration status here.

Colorado

Colorado has all mail voting, but in-person voting centers are open beginning Oct. 21 and will continue through Election Day on Nov. 5.

Colorado’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 28 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Colorado:

Check your voter registration status here.

Connecticut

Early voting in Connecticut will be from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3.

Connecticut’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 18 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Connecticut:

Check your voter registration status here.

Delaware

Early voting in Delaware begins Oct. 25 and ends Nov. 3.

Delaware’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 12.

To register to vote in Delaware:

Check your voter registration status here.

Washington, D.C.

Early voting for Washington, D.C., begins Oct. 28 and ends Nov. 3.

District of Columbia voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in the District of Columbia:

Check your voter registration status here.

Florida

Early voting in Florida begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 2.

Florida’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Florida:

Check your voter registration status here.

Georgia

Early voting begins in Georgia Oct. 15 and ends Nov. 1.

Georgia’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Georgia:

Check your voter registration status here.

Hawaii

Early voting in Hawaii begins Oct. 22 and will end Nov. 5.

Hawaii’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 28, 2024 for mail-in registration and Nov. 5, 2024 for in-person and online registration.

To register to vote in Hawaii:

Check your voter registration status here.

Idaho

Not all counties allow early voting. For those that do, early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.

Idaho’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 11 for mail-in and online registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Idaho:

Check your voter registration status here.

Illinois

Early voting begins Sept. 26 and ends Nov. 4.

Illinois’ voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 8 for mail-in registration; Oct. 20 for online registration; and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Illinois:

  • Submit the Illinois voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Illinois Voter Registration form and send the completed form by mail to your county clerk or Board of Election commissioner.
  • To register to vote in person, visit your county clerk’s office, Board of Election commissioner’s office, city or village offices, township offices, schools, public libraries, military recruitment offices or locations specifically designated by the election authority.

Check your voter registration status here.

Indiana

Early voting begins Oct. 8 for Indiana residents and ends Nov. 4.

Indiana’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Indiana:

Check your voter registration status here.

Iowa

In-person and absentee early voting in Iowa begins on Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4.

Iowa’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Iowa:

  • Submit the Iowa voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Iowa Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person on election day at your county’s elections office, polling place or vote center if you miss the deadlines listed above.

Check your voter registration status here.

Kansas

Early voting in Kansas begins Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4.

Kansas’ voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15.

To register to vote in Kansas:

Check your voter registration status here.

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Kentucky

Early voting in Kentucky for the general election is Oct. 23 to 30 for in-person absentee voting with an excuse. For in-person absentee voting without excuse, voters may cast their ballot from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Kentucky’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Kentucky:

Check your voter registration status here.

Louisiana

In Louisiana, early voting will be from Oct. 18 to Oct. 29.

Louisiana’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online registration and Oct. 7 for in-person and by-mail registration.

To register to vote in Louisiana:

  • Submit the Louisiana voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Louisiana Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person at your local Registrar of Voters Office, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, WIC offices, food stamp offices, Medicaid offices, offices serving persons with disabilities such as the Deaf Action Centers and Independent Living Offices or Armed Forces recruitment offices.

Check your voter registration status here.

Maine

Early voting in Maine begins Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 31.

Maine’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Maine:

Check your voter registration status here.

Maryland

Early voting in Maryland begins Oct. 24 and will end Oct. 31.

Maryland’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Maryland:

Check your voter registration status here.

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, early voting will be from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1.

Massachusetts’ voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 26, 2024.

To register to vote in Massachusetts:

  • Submit the Massachusetts voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Massachusetts Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person at your local town clerks, election commission, and Boards of Registrars; the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth Elections Division; or the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s regional offices.

Check your voter registration status here.

Michigan

Early voting in Michigan begins Oct. 26.

Michigan’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Michigan:

  • Submit the Michigan voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Michigan Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person at your local Secretary of State branch office; city or township clerk’s office or your county clerk’s office; or at any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities.

Check your voter registration status here.

Minnesota

In Minnesota, early voting will be from Sept. 20 to Nov. 4.

Minnesota’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Minnesota:

Check your voter registration status here.

Mississippi

Early voting in Mississippi begins Sept. 23 at the County Circuit Clerk’s office and ends Nov. 2. Only some people qualify. Read more about who can qualify to vote early in Mississippi here.

Mississippi’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct.7.

To register to vote in Mississippi:

  • Online voter registration is not available
  • Print the Mississippi Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person at your local Circuit Clerk’s Office, Municipal Clerk’s Office, Department of Public Safety or any state or federal agency offering government services, such as the Department of Human Services.

Check your voter registration status here.

Missouri

Missouri offers in-person no-excuse absentee voting at locations designated by local county election authorities starting Oct 22. A qualifying photo ID is required to vote by no-excuse absentee ballot in person.

Missouri’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 9.

To register to vote in Missouri:

Check your voter registration status here.

Montana

Early voting in Montana will be from Oct. 7 to Nov. 4.

Montana’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7 to register by mail and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Montana:

  • Online voter registration is not available
  • Print the Montana Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your county’s election office.
  • Register to vote in person at any state agency providing service to the public.

Check your voter registration status here.

Nebraska

Nebraska’s early voting starts Oct. 7 and will end Nov. 4.

Nebraska’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 18 for online and by mail registration and Oct. 25 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Nebraska:

Check your voter registration status here.

Nevada

Early voting in Nevada will begin Oct. 19 and end Nov. 1.

Nevada’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 23 for online registration; Oct. 8 to register by mail; and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Nevada:

  • Submit the Nevada voter registration application electronically
  • Print the Nevada Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency.
  • Register to vote in person at any Department of Motor Vehicles office, at your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office, at various social service agencies, and on college campuses.

Check your voter registration status here.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not offer in-person early or no-excuse absentee voting.

New Jersey

Early voting in New Jersey will be from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.

New Jersey’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15 for online and in-person registration. Those registering by mail must have their form postmarked 21 days before Election Day.

To register to vote in New Jersey:

Check your voter registration status here.

New Mexico

New Mexico’s early voting begins Oct. 8.

New Mexico’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 8 for online and by mail registration and Nov. 5, for in-person registration.

To register to vote in New Mexico:

Check your voter registration status here.

New York

Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3 in New York state.

New York’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 26.

To register to vote in New York:

Check your voter registration status here.

North Carolina

Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2 in North Carolina.

North Carolina’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 11 for online and by-mail registration. Same-day in-person registration is available during the early voting period.

To register to vote in North Carolina:

Check your voter registration status here.

North Dakota

Varies by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.

North Dakota does not require voter registration.

Ohio

Ohio voters can begin casting ballots in the general election on Oct. 8. Early voting ends Nov. 3.

Ohio’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Ohio:

Check your voter registration status here.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s early voting begins Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 2.

Oklahoma’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 11.

To register to vote in Oklahoma:

Check your voter registration status here.

Oregon

Oregon has all mail-in ballots. The state will begin sending mail ballots to voters on Oct. 16, and voters can either drop off ballots at official sites on Election Day or return them by mail. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day.

Oregon’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15.

To register to vote in Oregon:

Check your voter registration status here.

Pennsylvania

Voters in Pennsylvania can request, complete and return mail-in ballots all at once before Election Day in their local County Election Office.

Pennsylvania’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21.

To register to vote in Pennsylvania:

Check your voter registration status here.

Rhode Island

Early voting begins Oct. 16 in Rhode Island and ends Nov. 4.

Rhode Island’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 6.

To register to vote in Rhode Island:

Check your voter registration status here.

South Carolina

Early voting in South Carolina is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 2.

South Carolina’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 6 for online registration; Oct. 7 to register by mail; and Oct. 4 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in South Carolina:

Check your voter registration status here.

South Dakota

South Dakota doesn’t have early in-person voting, but voters can cast an absentee ballot at the county auditor’s office from Sept. 20 to Nov. 4.

South Dakota’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21.

To register to vote in South Dakota:

  • Online voter registration is not available
  • Print the South Dakota Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your County Auditor.
  • Register to vote in person at your local county auditor’s office; driver’s license station (when you are renewing or applying for a driver’s license you may also register to vote on the driver’s license application); City Finance Office; public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC; Department of Human Services offices which assist the disabled; and military recruitment offices

Check your voter registration status here.

Tennessee

Early voting in Tennessee is from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31.

Tennessee’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

To register to vote in Tennessee:

  • Submit the Tennessee voter registration application electronically
  • Print the TennesseeVoter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your county election commission.
  • Register to vote in person at your local County Election Commission Offices, County Clerk’s Offices, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds Offices or during a transaction with one of the following agencies: Department of Health (WIC program), Department of Human Services, Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Mental Health, Department of Safety (motor vehicles division) and Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Check your voter registration status here.

Texas

Early voting in Texas is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

Texas’ voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7 for in-person and mail-in registration. Online registration is not available.

To register to vote in Texas:

Check your voter registration status here.

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Utah

Early voting in Utah is from Oct. 22 to Nov. 1.

Utah’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 25 for online and by-mail applications and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Utah:

Check your voter registration status here.

Vermont

Early voting in Vermont will be from Oct. 1 to Nov. 4.

Vermont’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Nov. 5.

To register to vote in Vermont:

Check your voter registration status here.

Virginia

Early voting in Virginia is from Sept. 20 to Nov. 2.

Virginia’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15.

To register to vote in Virginia:

Check your voter registration status here.

Washington

Early voting in Washington state will be from Oct. 18 through Election Day.

Washington’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 28 for online and by-mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Washington:

Check your voter registration status here.

West Virginia

From Oct. 23 to Nov. 2, voters in West Virginia will be able to cast ballots early ahead of Election Day.

West Virginia’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15.

To register to vote in West Virginia:

Check your voter registration status here.

Wisconsin

Early voting in Wisconsin will be from Oct. 22 to Nov. 3.

Wisconsin’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 16 for online and by-mail registration and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Wisconsin:

Check your voter registration status here.

Wyoming

Early voting in Wyoming will be from Oct. 8 to Nov. 4.

Wyoming’s voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 21 to register by mail and Nov. 5 for in-person registration.

To register to vote in Wyoming:

  • Online voter registration is not available
  • Print the Wyoming Voter Registration form to complete and sign. Send the completed form by mail to your county clerk’s office.
  • Register to vote in person at your county clerk’s office and other state agency locations listed on the county clerk’s website.

Check your voter registration status here.

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