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Early Voting
Early voting is not available.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Early voting is available to all voters for any reason and begins 15 days before an election. Locations vary, you can find your early voting location on the Early and In-Person Voting Locations webpage.
Early ballots cast through the Thursday before the election will be counted on election night. All early ballots cast after that date, and all absentee ballots are counted beginning the 7th day after the election through the 15th day after the election.
Early Voting Starts: 27 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Friday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona offers no-excuse early voting before Election Day.
Do I have to apply to vote early in Arizona?
No. You do not need to apply to vote early in person. Any eligible registered voter in Arizona can vote early at an early voting location.
If you want to vote early by mail, you must request a ballot unless you are already signed up to automatically receive one for each election.
Where can I vote early in person in Arizona?
You may vote early in person at the County Recorder's office or on-site voting locations designated by the county recorder. Early in-person voting starts 27 days before and runs until the Friday before Election Day.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Arizona voters have two options to receive a ballot early by mail:
- You can join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) - By signing up for the AEVL, you can automatically receive a ballot by mail for every election you are eligible to vote in. Ballots are mailed about 27 days before the election. You can sign up online by updating your voter registration or by submitting a paper request form to your county election office. You must have an Arizona mailing address.
- Make a one-time ballot-by-mail request - If you do not want to receive a ballot for every election, you can request a ballot by mail for a specific election or election cycle. One-time requests can be made online, by phone, or in writing through your county election office. Requests must include your full name, residential address, date of birth, and the election you are requesting a ballot for.
You may track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote to confirm that it was received and counted.
Do I need an ID to vote early in Arizona?
Yes, if you vote early in person, you must show an acceptable form of identification, just like on Election Day.
If you vote early by mail, you do not need to include a copy of your ID. Your identity is verified using the signature on your ballot.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before Election Day for Preferential Primaries and General Elections; 7 days before Election Day for all other elections.
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Early voting dates depend on the type of election, ranging from 7-15 days before the election. Early voting will take place at the county clerk's office. Some counties have other early voting locations around the county.
Preferential Primary and General Elections:
Early voting begins 15 days before the election and is available from 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5pm on the Monday before the election. Hours may vary at the non-county clerk office locations, contact your county clerk for more information.
All other elections (runoff, school, etc.):
Early voting begins 7 days before the election, and is available during normal business hours at your county clerk's office.
For more information check your state's resource.
Early Voting Starts: 29 days before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Can I vote before Election Day in California?
Yes. California offers early voting. Any registered voter may vote before Election Day.
Note: California conducts elections primarily by mail. County elections officials mail ballots to all active registered voters about a month before the election.
When does early voting begin and end in California?
Early voting generally begins 29 days before Election Day and ends the day before Election Day. Dates and hours may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for details.
Where can I vote early in California?
You can vote early by:
- Visiting your county elections office
- Going to an early voting location offered by your county
- Voting by mail
In-person early voting locations and hours vary by county. To find a location near you, visit CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov or contact your county elections office.
Can I vote early by mail?
Yes. County elections officials mail ballots to all active registered voters about a month before the election. Voting by mail is a form of early voting in California. You can return your ballot by mail or drop it off at an official ballot drop box or voting location before Election Day.
All valid vote-by-mail ballots are counted in every election in California, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Early voting is available and no excuse is required. Early voting is available during regular business hours for 8 days before a primary election and for 15 days before a General election.
Note: Colorado conducts elections primarily by mail. Each county clerk and recorder shall provide one or more early voting polling place(s), each of which shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. Information regarding early voting availability, locations, and schedules may be obtained by visiting your county website or by contacting your county clerk and recorder's office.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before General Elections; 8 days before Primary Elections; 5 days before a Special Election and Presidential Preference Primaries
Early Voting Ends: Two days before Election Day
For more information on early voting, please visit your state's official resource. Early voting locations may be available on your state's resource.
Please note that early voting will not be an option for Town Referenda or Town Committee elections.
Other exceptions:
- State holidays are always excluded from the early voting period
- Exclusions don't usually extend the period
Early Voting Hours:
For specific hours, please contact your local elections official.
Same Day Registration for Early Voting
During a primary election, registering before noon allows you to vote the next day. Registering after noon allows you to vote the day after. For regular elections, you can register and vote on the same day at an early voting location.
Early Voting vs. Absentee Voting
No excuse is required for early voting, but an excuse is still required for absentee voting. Early voting is done in-person, while absentee ballots may be returned in-person, via mail, or to a drop box.
Early Voting Starts: 10 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Sunday before Election Day
Delaware will offer early voting at designated sites for 10 days before general, primary, and special elections. The final days of Early Voting are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday just before the election date. Early voting sites and dates are now available on the Department of Elections website.
When arriving at an Early Voting Site, a poll worker will ask you for proof of identity. A photo ID is not required.
Permitted forms of identification include the following:
- Valid Photo ID
- Copy of utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check, paycheck, or other government document that displays your address
Early Voting Starts: 12 days before Election Day, but dates may vary. Check your Board of Elections’ website to confirm.
Early Voting Ends: The Saturday before Election Day
Note: Washington D.C. conducts elections primarily by mail.
Early voting information can be found at the DC Board of Elections website.
You may register to vote during early voting (and on Election Day), you must just show proof of residence. Acceptable forms of proof of residence include:
- Copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification
- Utility bill for water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, telephone, or cellular phone service issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
- Savings, checking, credit, or money market account statement from a bank or credit union issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
- Paycheck, stub, or earning statement that includes the employer’s name, address, and telephone number and was issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
- Government-issued document or check from a federal or District agency, other than the Board of Elections, issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
- Current residential lease or rental agreement
- Occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
- Tuition or housing bill from a District of Columbia college or university issued for the current academic or housing term
Early Voting Starts: 10 days before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: 3 days before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Can I vote before Election Day in Florida?
Yes. Florida offers early in-person voting, which allows voters to cast their ballot before Election Day.
Who can vote early in Florida?
Any registered voter in Florida may vote early. You do not need an excuse or special reason to vote early.
When can I vote early in Florida?
Early voting in Florida begins at least 10 days before Election Day and ends 3 days before Election Day. Early voting does not take place the day before Election Day. Exact dates and daily hours are set by each county’s Supervisor of Elections.
Where can I vote early in Florida?
You can vote early at early voting locations designated by your county’s Supervisor of Elections. All counties offer early voting at their main and branch elections offices and may designate additional early voting sites. Locations and hours vary by county, so check with your local Supervisor of Elections for details.
Early Voting Starts: The fourth Monday prior to Election Day. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: The Friday before Election Day. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Can I vote before Election Day in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia offers early in-person voting, which allows voters to cast their ballot before Election Day.
Who can vote early in Georgia?
Any registered voter in Georgia may vote early. You do not need an excuse or special reason to vote early.
When can I vote early in Georgia?
Early voting begins on the 4th Monday before Election Day and ends on the Friday before Election Day. All counties must offer early voting during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Counties may also offer early voting on up to two Saturdays and may choose to offer Sunday voting. Exact dates and daily hours vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Where can I vote early in Georgia?
Unlike Election Day, you are not required to vote at your assigned polling place during early voting. You may vote at any early voting location within your county.
You can find early voting locations by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State’s website and selecting your county of residence. You may also log in to your My Voter Page to view your polling place information. If no locations are listed, it may be too early in the process, so check back closer to the start of early voting or contact your county registrar for more information.
Early Voting Starts: 10 business days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Note: Hawaii conducts elections primarily by mail.
VOTER SERVICE CENTERS: Voter Service Centers will be open in each county beginning ten (10) business days before the election. Voter Service Centers provide accessible in-person voting, same day voter registration, and collection of voted ballots. Voter service centers are open ten business days prior to the election and on Election Day.
To find the location of a Voter Service Center in your county of residence go to elections.hawaii.gov or contact your city or county clerk.
PLACES OF DEPOSIT: Places of deposit are established beginning ten (10) business days before the election for voters to drop off their voted mail ballot packet to be collected by the County Elections Division. The locations and hours of operation are can be found here or by contacting your local city or county clerk.
Early Voting Starts: the third Monday (generally 14 days) before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: The Friday before Election Day
Voting before Election Day at an absentee polling place is available in counties that choose to conduct early voting. Contact your county clerk for dates, times, and location of the absentee polling place in your county. Election Day registration is permitted at your polling place on Election Day as well as the Elections Department during Early Voting.
Early Voting Starts: 40 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois offers early in-person voting, which allows voters to cast their ballot before Election Day.
Who can vote early in Illinois?
Any registered voter in Illinois may vote early. You do not need an excuse or special reason to vote early.
When can I vote early in Illinois?
Early voting in Illinois begins up to 40 days before Election Day and continues through the day before Election Day.
Exact start dates and daily hours vary by county and by the type of election. Check with your local election authority for specific dates and times.
Where can I vote early in Illinois?
You can vote early at designated early voting locations in your county. Many counties offer early voting at the county clerk’s office and at additional temporary locations.
Locations and hours vary, so check with your local election authority for details.
Early Voting Starts: 28 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: Noon the day before Election Day
In-person absentee voting can be done at your board of elections beginning 28 days before Election Day and no later than 12:00 pm on the day before Election Day. Each county has its own schedule, so be sure to check what the dates and times are in your area.
Early Voting Starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
The early voting period begins 20 days before Election Day. You can vote at your County Auditor's office during business hours Monday-Friday. Additionally, county auditor offices are open the Saturday before Election Day. For more information, contact your County Auditor.
You will need to fill out the Absentee Ballot Request Form used in Iowa for In-Person Absentee “Early” voting. Note: Using a label printed from the check-in tablet is no longer a valid method of completing the form.
You are required to show an ID when voting early in person. You can find more information on acceptable forms of ID, here.
Early Voting Starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: Noon the day before Election Day
You may vote in person at your county elections office starting the Tuesday before Election Day or up to 20 days before the election, depending on the county. Some counties offer satellite voting sites during the 20-day advance voting period. To find such locations, contact your county election office.
Early Voting Starts: 5 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Saturday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky offers early in-person voting before Election Day.
Who can vote early in Kentucky?
Kentucky offers two types of early in-person voting: regular (no-excuse) early voting and excused in-person absentee voting.
Regular Early Voting (No-Excuse In-Person Absentee)
All registered Kentucky voters who have not requested a mail-in absentee ballot may vote early in person without providing a reason.
When: The Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before Election Day. Polls must be open at least eight hours each day between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Exact hours are set by the county board of elections.
Where: Your county clerk’s office or another location designated by your county board of elections.
Excused In-Person Absentee Voting
Some registered Kentucky voters may vote earlier if they qualify for an approved excuse and cannot vote during the regular early voting period or on Election Day.
When: The six business days before the regular early voting period, during normal business hours.
Where: Your county clerk’s office or another location designated by your county board of elections. Contact your county board of elections for details.
You may qualify for excused in-person absentee voting if you:
- Will be out of your county on Election Day and during regular early voting
- Have surgery (or your spouse has surgery) requiring hospitalization during early voting and on Election Day
- Temporarily live outside Kentucky but remain eligible to vote in the state
- Are a uniformed-service voter confined to a military base during early voting and on Election Day
- Are in the last trimester of pregnancy
- Are unable to appear at the polls due to age, disability, or illness
- Are scheduled to work all hours the polls are open, including commute time
- Are an election officer working during the election cycle
Early Voting Starts: 14 days before Election Day.
Early Voting Ends: 7 days before Election Day
Note: For presidential elections, early voting starts 18 days before Election Day and ends seven days before.
Voters who wish to vote early may do so at their parish Registrar of Voters office or designated voting location in the parish from 14 days to 7 days before a scheduled election (For presidential elections, early voting is 18 to 7 days before the election). You do not need a reason to vote early.
For more information on dates and locations for early voting, please use your state's resource.
Early Voting (in-person absentee voting) Starts: 30 days before Election Day
Early Voting (in-person absentee voting) Ends: 3 business days before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Maine?
Yes. Maine allows in-person absentee voting (early voting) before Election Day.
Who can vote early in Maine?
Any registered voter in Maine may vote absentee in person. You do not need an excuse to vote absentee.
When can I vote early in Maine?
In-person absentee voting begins 30 days before Election Day. It is available until the Thursday before Election Day, though hours vary by municipality. Contact your municipal clerk for exact dates and times.
Where can I vote early in Maine?
You may vote early at your municipal clerk’s office. Some municipalities may offer additional hours or locations.
Contact your municipal clerk to confirm availability, hours, and location details.
Early Voting Starts: 12 days before Election Day, on the second Thursday before.
Early Voting Ends: The Thursday before Election Day
There are locations in each county where you can vote before Election Day.
If you vote early, you cannot vote on Election Day or by mail-in ballot.
Note: If you are eligible but not yet registered to vote, you can register and vote during early voting. Go to an early voting center in the county where you live and bring a document that proves where you live.
Early Voting Starts: 17 days before a general Election Day and 10 days before a presidential or state primary election.
Early Voting Ends: The fourth business day before Election Day
In-person early voting is now available for both state primary and general elections. Check with your local election office - Elections: Find My Election Office (state.ma.us) for specific hours and locations. Those hours and locations will also be posted on the Secretary of State’s website starting five days before early voting begins.
Early Voting Starts: 9 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Sunday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Michigan?
Yes. All registered voters in Michigan can vote before Election Day by voting early in person at an early voting site or by using an absentee ballot.
Do I have to apply to vote early in Michigan?
No. You do not need to apply to vote early in person. You can go directly to your assigned early voting site during the early voting period.
You must apply if you want to vote using an absentee ballot, unless you are on the permanent absentee list.
When can I vote early in Michigan?
Early in-person voting runs for at least 9 consecutive days, beginning the second Saturday before Election Day and ending the Sunday before Election Day. Some communities may offer additional days.
Where can I vote early in person in Michigan?
You can find your assigned early voting site up to 60 days before Election Day at Michigan.gov/Vote.
Early Voting Starts: 46 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota allows early voting through absentee voting. You can vote before Election Day either by mail or in person at an early voting location.
Who can vote early in Minnesota?
Any eligible Minnesota voter can vote early. You do not need a reason or excuse to vote before Election Day.
To vote by mail, you must request an absentee ballot [link to absentee state topic]. You can apply online, by mail, or in person through your local election office.
When can I vote early in Minnesota?
Early voting begins 46 days before Election Day in Minnesota. In-person early voting is typically available during regular business hours, with expanded hours in the days leading up to the election. Some local election offices may offer additional days or hours for absentee voting. Contact your local election office for more information.
Where can I vote early in Minnesota?
You can vote early in person at your county election office, city clerk’s office, or other designated early voting locations. Locations and hours may vary by area, so check with your local election office for details.
Mississippi does not offer early in-person voting.
For Eligible Voters: In-Person Absentee Voting Starts: 45 days before Election Day
For Eligible Voters: In-Person Absentee Voting Ends: Noon the Saturday before Election Day
No Excuse Absentee Voting (Early Voting) Starts: 14 days before Election Day
No Excuse Absentee Voting (Early Voting) Ends: The day before Election Day
During the two weeks before an election, you may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at a location designated by your local election authority. When voting an absentee ballot in person, you must show an acceptable form of photo ID.
Please check out Absentee Voting to see how to vote before Election Day.
In-person Absentee (Early Voting) Starts: 30 days before Election Day
In-person Absentee (Early Voting) Early Voting Ends: Noon the day before Election Day
Early voting takes place in the form of in-person absentee voting that allows voter, as soon as absentee ballots are available, to receive, mark and submit an absentee ballot in person at the election office or by mail to the election office.
However, ballots are not counted until election day. Early-in person absentee voting does not require a reason and starts as soon as ballots are available – by not later than 30 days before an election. For more information about times and locations please contact your local election officials.
In-Person Early Voting Starts: 30 days before Election Day
By Mail Early Voting Starts: 35 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Early voting is available from 30 days before a statewide election and 15 days before a special election.
For more information on early voting, please see the section on Absentee Ballot Process.
Early Voting Starts: 17 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 4 days before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada offers early in-person voting, and all active registered voters are also mailed a ballot. You can choose to vote early in person, vote by mail, or vote on Election Day.
Who can vote early in Nevada?
Any registered voter can vote early at an early voting location in their county. You do not need to apply to vote early.
When can I vote early in Nevada?
Early voting in Nevada typically begins 17 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day. Be sure to check the exact dates for your election.
Where can I vote early in Nevada?
You can vote at any early voting location in your county. Hours and locations vary, so be sure to check your county’s schedule before you go.
All active registered voters in Nevada are mailed a ballot. If you prefer, you can complete and return your mail ballot instead of voting early in person.
Can I vote before Election Day in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not offer traditional early in-person voting. However, if you qualify, you can vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot, including in-person absentee voting at your local clerk’s office.
Who can vote early in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not offer early in-person voting. However, eligible voters can vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot.
You may qualify to vote absentee if you cannot appear in person on Election Day due to:
- Absence from your town
- A physical disability
- Religious observance
- Confinement for a misdemeanor or while awaiting trial
- Work or caregiving responsibilities, including caring for children or adults
Absentee ballot requests must be submitted in writing with your signature, and you can get an application online, by mail, or from your local clerk’s office; ballots will only be sent directly to the voter.
When can I vote early in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not offer early in-person voting. If you qualify for absentee voting, you can request an absentee ballot up to six months before the election you are requesting it for. Deadlines and availability may vary, so check with your local clerk’s office for exact timing.
Where can I vote early in New Hampshire?
If you qualify for absentee voting, you can vote before Election Day at your local city or town clerk’s office or by returning your absentee ballot by mail.
Early Voting (Primary Elections)
Starts: 7 days before Election Day
Ends: 2 days before Election Day
Early Voting (General Elections)
Starts: 10 days before Election Day
Ends: 2 days before Election Day
Early voting is allowed and no excuse is required. A list of early voting sites is available here. Voters can select any site in their county.
Early Voting Starts: 28 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Saturday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico offers early voting. You can vote at your county clerk’s office beginning 28 days before Election Day. Many counties also offer expanded early voting locations starting on the third Saturday before Election Day. Early voting ends on the Saturday before Election Day.
Do I have to apply to vote early in New Mexico?
No. You do not need to submit an application to vote early in person. Simply go to an eligible early voting location and vote before Election Day.
Where can I vote early in person in New Mexico?
You can vote early in person at:
- Your county clerk’s office beginning 28 days before Election Day
- Expanded early voting locations in participating counties beginning on the third Saturday before Election Day
You can find early voting locations through NMVote.org or by contacting your county clerk.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Any registered voter in New Mexico may request an absentee (mail-in) ballot without providing an excuse. Read more about requesting and returning your mail ballot here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in New Mexico?
Most voters do not need to show identification when voting in person. However, if you are a first-time New Mexico voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification when you registered, you must present one of the following:
- A current and valid photo ID; or
- A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student ID, tribal ID, or another government document showing your name and current address.
All other voters may provide a verbal or written statement that includes their name, year of birth, and registered address.
Early Voting Starts: 10 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 2 days before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in New York?
Yes. In New York, you can vote before Election Day by voting early in person, requesting an Early Mail Ballot, or, if eligible, voting by absentee ballot.
Do I have to apply to vote early in New York?
If you plan to vote early in person, no application is required. However, if you would like to vote before Election Day by mail, you must request an Early Mail Ballot or Absentee Ballot. Read more about requesting and returning your Early Mail or Absentee Ballot here.
Where can I vote early in person in New York?
Voters may vote at any Early Voting Center in their county, except in New York City, where voters must use their assigned early voting location. You can find your assigned early voting site using the New York State Board of Elections voter lookup tool or by contacting your local board of elections.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Any registered voter in New York may request an Early Mail Ballot without providing a reason. Voters who qualify may also request an Absentee Ballot. Read more about requesting and returning your Early Mail or Absentee Ballot here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in New York?
Most voters do not need to show identification to vote early in person. If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification when you registered, you may be required to show ID. If voting by mail, follow the instructions provided with your ballot materials. Read more about voter ID requirements in New York here.
Early Voting Starts: Third Thursday before election, approximately 17 days before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: At 3:00 pm the Saturday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in North Carolina?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can vote before Election Day by voting early in person during the early voting period or by voting by mail using an absentee ballot.
Do I have to apply to vote early in North Carolina?
If you plan to vote early in person, no application is required. If you would like to vote early by mail, you must request an absentee ballot from your county board of elections. Any registered voter in North Carolina may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason.
Where can I vote early in person in North Carolina?
During the early voting period, you may vote at any early voting site in your county. You can find early voting locations and schedules through your county board of elections.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Any registered voter in North Carolina can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot from their county board of elections. No excuse is required. Read more about requesting and returning your Absentee Ballot here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in North Carolina?
Yes. Voters are asked to show a photo ID when voting in North Carolina, whether voting early in person or by mail. If you do not have an acceptable ID, you can still vote by completing an ID Exception Form. Read more about voter ID requirements in North Carolina here.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before Election Day. This may vary by county. Contact your county elections office for more details.
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Early voting is available and no excuse is required. Please check with local county election officials for specific dates and times.
Early Voting Starts: 28 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Sunday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Ohio?
Yes. In Ohio, you can vote before Election Day by voting early in person or by voting by mail with an absentee ballot.
Do I have to apply to vote early in Ohio?
If you plan to vote early in person, no application is required. If you would like to vote before Election Day by mail, you must request an absentee ballot. No excuse is required.
Where can I vote early in person in Ohio?
You may vote early in person at your county’s early voting center. Find your early voting location here.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Any registered voter in Ohio can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot. No excuse is required. Read more about requesting and returning your Absentee Ballot here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in Ohio?
Yes. If you vote early in person, you must show an acceptable photo ID. If you vote by mail, you must provide identification information, such as your Ohio driver's license number, Ohio state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Read more about voter ID requirements in Ohio here.
Early Voting Starts: The Thursday before primaries or the Wednesday before general elections.
Early Voting Ends: the Saturday before Election Day
In-person absentee voting (no-excuse early voting) will be available at your designated early voting location on the Thursday and Friday before Election Day from 8am to 6pm. Suppose it is a state or federal Primary Election, Runoff Primary Election, General Election, or Presidential Preferential Primary Election. In that case, in-person absentee voting will also be available on the Saturday (9am to 2pm) before the election.
Note: Early voting is also available from 8 am to 6 pm the Wednesday before the General Election.
For more information, please visit your state's resource.
Early Voting Starts: Drop sites for mailed ballots may open as soon as 18 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Note: Oregon conducts elections by mail.
Can I vote before Election Day in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania does not offer traditional early in-person voting. However, you can vote before Election Day by requesting a mail ballot or by visiting your county election office to request, complete, and return a mail ballot in one visit. Any registered voter can request a mail ballot without providing a reason. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may need to provide identification. Read more about On-Demand Mail Ballot Voting here.
Early Voting Starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day at 4:00 pm
Early voting takes place in the 20 days before the Election and takes place at your city or town hall during their regular business hours. Just be sure to bring your photo ID with you in order to cast your ballot. Otherwise, early voting is very similar to Election Day voting at your polling location.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Saturday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in South Carolina?
Yes. In South Carolina, you can vote before Election Day by voting early in person during the early voting period or by voting by mail with an absentee ballot if you qualify.
Do I have to apply to vote early in South Carolina?
If you plan to vote early in person, no application is required. If you qualify to vote by absentee ballot, you must submit an absentee ballot application. To learn more about absentee voting in South Carolina, click here.
Where can I vote early in person in South Carolina?
You can vote early in person at an early voting center in your county during the early voting period. Contact your county voter registration office for more information.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Voters who qualify for absentee voting may request an absentee ballot by submitting an absentee ballot application to their county voter registration and elections office. To learn more about absentee voting in South Carolina, click here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in South Carolina?
Yes. If you vote early in person, you must show an acceptable photo ID. If you vote by absentee ballot, you must provide your driver's license number, state-issued ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number when applying for your ballot. Read more about voter ID requirements in South Carolina here.
In-person Absentee (Early Voting) Starts: 46 days before Election Day
In-person Absentee (Early Voting) Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
South Dakota doesn’t have early in-person voting, but you can cast an absentee ballot at the county auditor’s office.
Early Voting begins 46 days before the election (in-person absentee voting) and ends the day before Election Day.
Early Voting Starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 5 days before Election Day, or 7 days before for a Presidential Preference Primary.
Voting early is convenient and easy. You don't need any special reason to vote early. The early voting period starts 20 days before Election Day and ends 5 days before it. For the Presidential Preference Primary, early voting ends 7 days before the election. Please note that there is no early voting available on holidays, but you can still vote early on Saturdays.
You should bring both your voter registration card and an acceptable photo ID to vote early.
In a city election where there is no opposition on the ballot, early voting is not available.
For more information on early voting, contact your local county election commission office.
Early Voting Starts: 17 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 4 days before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Texas?
Yes. In Texas, you can vote before Election Day by voting early in person or by voting by mail if you qualify.
Do I have to apply to vote early in Texas?
No application is required to vote early in person. If you qualify to vote by mail, you must apply for a mail ballot. Learn more about voting by mail in Texas here.
Where can I vote early in person in Texas?
During the early voting period, you may be able to vote at any early voting location in your county. Contact your county elections office for early voting locations and hours.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
You must qualify and apply for a mail ballot. Learn more about the requirements for voting by mail in Texas here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in Texas?
Yes. If you vote early in person, you must show an acceptable photo ID. If you vote by mail, you must provide identification information on your mail ballot application and ballot envelope. Read more about voter ID requirements in Texas here.
Early Voting Starts: 14 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 4 days before Election Day
Note: Utah conducts elections primarily by mail.
In-person early voting is allowed, and no excuse is required. Early voting begins two weeks before Election Day and ends the Friday before Election Day. The polls will be open for at least 4 hours each early voting day and will close at 5pm on the last early voting day.
In order to vote during the early voting period, you must show a valid voter ID. This is either a form of ID that has you name and photo or two forms of ID that bear your name and show evidence of your residence. To see the complete list of acceptable ID, please visit your state's website.
Early Voting Starts: 45 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Note: Vermont conducts elections primarily by mail.
Early voting is also available with no excuse required. You may vote at your town clerk's office in person during the hours the office is open to the public, within 45 days before a primary or general election or 20 days before a municipal election. Due to the pandemic, Some Vermont town offices are closed to the public or have limited hours to protect health and safety, and most have a secure ballot drop box available whether or not the office is open. Please contact your town clerk.
Early Voting Starts: 45 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The Saturday before Election Day
Any registered voter in Virginia is eligible to vote early, either by absentee ballot or early in-person.
Voters should check with their local registrar's office for details on early voting opportunities in their locality, including in person, by mail, and drop boxes. Same-day voter registration is also available.
WHEN IS EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING?
You can vote early in-person at your local registrar’s office beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the Saturday before Election Day. Before visiting your local registrar’s office, we recommend checking your registration status or calling your registrar’s office to confirm. You can find your registrar’s phone number here.
WHAT IS THE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING PROCESS?
At the registrar’s office or satellite voting location, you must provide your name and address and show an acceptable form of identification (ID) or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.
If you do not provide an acceptable ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement, you will be offered a provisional ballot. You are allowed until the Friday at noon following Election Day to provide a copy of acceptable identification to the electoral board or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.
Accessible equipment or curbside voting is available for early in-person voting upon request.
HOW DO I VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?
All registered Virginia voters are eligible for absentee voting either in-person or by mail 45 days before the election. You can request mail ballots be sent to you permanently. Absentee ballot envelopes submitted by mail or drop box no longer require a witness signature. Instead, voters must include their birthdate and the last four digits of their social security number. For more information about absentee voting, please review the Absentee Voting Process for Virginia.
Early Voting Starts: 18 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
Note: Washington conducts elections primarily by mail.
Washington conducts elections primarily by mail. In-person Early Voting in Washington begins 18 days before the election and goes through Election Day.
Your vote-by-mail ballot is mailed to the address where you're registered to vote. Accessible voting is available through your local elections office or voting center until Election Day, 8:00 PM.
Early Voting Starts: 13 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 3 days before Election Day
The County Clerk is responsible for early voting. The locations will be in the County Courthouse, annex or on the property of the courthouse. The regular period of early voting begins 13 days before the election and ends 3 days before the election. Voting is available during regular business hours and on any Saturday on or between the 13th and 3rd days before the election.
Contact your county clerk for more information on times and locations.
In-Person Absentee (Early Voting) Starts: 14 days before Election Day
In-Person Absentee (Early Voting) Ends: the Sunday before Election Day
Can I vote before Election Day in Wisconsin?
Yes. In Wisconsin, you can vote before Election Day by absentee ballot, either by mail or in person at your municipal clerk's office or another designated location.
Do I have to apply to vote early in Wisconsin?
Yes. To vote before Election Day in Wisconsin, you must request an absentee ballot, whether you vote by mail or in person. No excuse is required. Learn more about requesting your absentee ballot here.
Where can I vote early in person in Wisconsin?
Your in-person absentee voting locations are based on where you live and what your municipal clerk’s office offers. You can search for your in-person absentee options here.
How can I receive an early ballot in the mail?
Any registered voter in Wisconsin can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot. No excuse is required. Learn more about requesting your absentee ballot here.
Do I need an ID to vote early in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin requires voters to provide an acceptable photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot. If you vote in person through in-person absentee voting, you must also show an acceptable photo ID before receiving your ballot. Read more about voter ID requirements in Wisconsin here.
In-Person Absentee Early Voting Starts: 28 days before Election Day
In-Person Absentee Early Voting Ends: The day before Election Day
In-person absentee (early) voting takes place at the county clerk office 28 days before an election. It is not available on Election Day.
For more information on times and locations contact your county clerk.