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From NPR: Election 2012: Early And Absentee Voting, By State

Early and absentee voting are now options in most of the country, and roughly a third of all Americans casting a ballot in the 2012 presidential race are expected to do so before Nov. 6, Election Day. Here’s an early voting calendar and state deadlines for voter registration.

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Absentee ballots - All guidelines / deadlines here refer to non-military absentee voting.
"No-excuse" ballots - In states that offer this, any legal voter can request an absentee ballot, without meeting special criteria. (By contrast, some states offer absentee ballots only to voters who meet a certain criteria — for example, those who will be away from their polling location on election day, or who have an illness or disability.)

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North Carolina

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Thursday, Sept. 6.
    Early in-person voting begins Thursday, Oct. 18.
Today
Saturday, Nov. 3
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Thursday, Sept. 6
Thursday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

North Carolina Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Nov. 3 (Oct. 12 by mail. Citizens also can register in person and vote early during the "one-stop" voting period from Oct.18 - Nov. 3.)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 6
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Thursday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Indiana

  • Absentee voting began Monday, Sept. 17.
    Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Oct. 29
Monday, Sept. 17
Tuesday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Indiana Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Oct. 29
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Sept. 17
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Tuesday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Nov. 5

Kentucky

  • Absentee voting began Monday, Sept. 17.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Monday, Sept. 17
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Kentucky Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Sept. 17
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Wisconsin

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Thursday, Sept. 20.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Nov. 1
Thursday, Sept. 20
Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Wisconsin Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 17 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Thursday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 20
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2

Arkansas

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Friday, Sept. 21.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Friday, Sept. 21
Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Arkansas Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5

Georgia

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Friday, Sept. 21.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 15.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Friday, Sept. 21
Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Georgia Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Nov. 2

Idaho

  • Early voting began Friday, Sept. 21.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Friday, Sept. 21
Friday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Idaho Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 12 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Friday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Nov. 2

Maryland

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Friday, Sept. 21.
    Early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. 27.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Friday, Sept. 21
Saturday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Maryland Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 1

Minnesota

  • Absentee voting began Friday, Sept. 21.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Friday, Sept. 21
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Minnesota Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 16 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Oklahoma

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Friday, Sept. 21.
    Early in-person voting begins Friday, Nov. 2.
Today
Friday, Oct. 12
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Friday, Sept. 21
Friday, Nov. 2 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Oklahoma Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 12
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Friday, Nov. 2 through Monday, Nov. 5

South Dakota

  • Early voting began Friday, Sept. 21.
Today
Monday, Oct. 22
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Sunday, Nov. 4
Friday, Sept. 21
Friday, Sept. 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 6
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

South Dakota Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 22
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Sunday, Nov. 4
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Friday, Sept. 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 6

West Virginia

  • Absentee voting began Friday, Sept. 21.
    Early in-person voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Friday, Sept. 21
Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

West Virginia Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Sept. 21
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Delaware

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 13
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Delaware Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 13
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Louisiana

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
    Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Saturday, Sept. 22
Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, Oct. 30
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Louisiana Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, Oct. 30

Maine

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Nov. 1
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Maine Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 16 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Thursday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Maine classifies all pre-Election Day voting as “absentee” and not “early voting,” but voters can submit absentee ballots in person to their municipal clerk's office through Election Day.

Michigan

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 3
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Michigan Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Saturday, Nov. 3
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Mississippi

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Mississippi Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

New Hampshire

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

New Hampshire Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 27 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

New Jersey

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Sept. 22
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

New Jersey Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Vote By Mail

  • Available.

South Carolina

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Saturday, Sept. 22
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

South Carolina Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Tennessee

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
    Early in-person voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Sept. 22
Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Thursday, Nov. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Tennessee Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Thursday, Nov. 1

Texas

  • Absentee voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Sept. 22
Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Texas Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2

Vermont

  • Early voting began Saturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Saturday, Sept. 22
Saturday, Sept. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Vermont Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Sept. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5

Virginia

  • Early in-person and absentee voting beganSaturday, Sept. 22.
Today
Monday, Oct. 15
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Sept. 22
Saturday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Virginia Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 15
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Saturday, Sept. 22
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Missouri

  • Absentee voting began Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Today
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Missouri Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 10
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Sept. 25
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Alabama

  • Absentee voting began Thursday, Sept. 27.
Today
Friday, Oct. 26
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Nov. 1
Thursday, Sept. 27
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Alabama Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 26
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Thursday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Illinois

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Thursday, Sept. 27.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Nov. 1
Thursday, Sept. 27
Monday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Illinois Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Thursday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Iowa

  • Early voting began Thursday, Sept. 27.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 27
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Thursday, Sept. 27
Thursday, Sept. 27 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Iowa Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 27 (Oct. 22 by mail; Oct. 27 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Thursday, Sept. 27 through Monday, Nov. 5

North Dakota

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") began Thursday, Sept. 27.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Thursday, Sept. 27
Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

North Dakota Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: n/a (North Dakota has no voter registration)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5

Wyoming

  • Early voting began Thursday, Sept. 27.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Sept. 27
Thursday, Sept. 27 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Wyoming Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct 22 if done remotely)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: n/a
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Thursday, Sept. 27 through Monday, Nov. 5

Nebraska

  • Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 1.
Today
Friday, Oct. 26
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Monday, Oct. 1
Monday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Nebraska Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 26 (Oct. 19 by mail; Oct. 26 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Oct. 1
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Nov. 5

Washington, D.C.

  • Absentee voting begins Monday, Oct. 1.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Monday, Oct. 1
Monday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Washington, D.C. Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 9 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Oct. 1
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Florida

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Tuesday, Oct. 2.
    Early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. 27.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Saturday, Oct. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Florida Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 2
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Oct. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 3

New York

  • Absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 2.
Today
Friday, Oct. 12
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

New York Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 12
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 2
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Ohio

  • Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 2.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 3
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Ohio Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Saturday, Nov. 3
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 2
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Nov. 5

Connecticut

  • Absentee voting begins Friday, Oct. 5.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Friday, Oct. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Connecticut Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 30 (Oct. 23 by mail; Oct. 30 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Oct. 5
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

California

  • Early in-person voting begins Sunday, Oct. 7.
    Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Monday, Oct. 8.
Today
Monday, Oct. 22
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Monday, Oct. 8
Sunday, Oct. 7 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

California Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 22
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Oct. 8
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Sunday, Oct. 7 through Monday, Nov. 5

Montana

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Montana Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 9 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

New Mexico

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Tuesday, Oct. 9.
    Early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. 20.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

New Mexico Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Rhode Island

  • Absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Rhode Island Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Oct. 6 by mail; Nov. 6 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Utah

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Tuesday, Oct. 9.
    Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Today
Monday, Oct. 22
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Utah Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 22 (Oct. 9 by mail; Oct. 22 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 2

Arizona

  • Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 11.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Oct. 26
Thursday, Oct. 11
Thursday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Arizona Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Oct. 26
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Thursday, Oct. 11
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Thursday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Nov. 2

Alaska

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Friday, Oct. 12.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Saturday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Oct. 27
Friday, Oct. 12
Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Alaska Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Saturday, Oct. 27
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Oct. 12
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Nov. 5

Colorado

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Monday, Oct. 15.
    Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Monday, Oct. 15
Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Colorado Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Monday, Oct. 15
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2

Massachusetts

  • Absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Today
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Massachusetts Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 17
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Monday, Nov. 5
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Hawaii

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") beginsWednesday, Oct. 17.
    Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Nov. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Hawaii Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Wednesday, Oct. 17
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Nov. 3

Kansas

  • Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 2
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Monday, Nov. 5
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Kansas Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 2
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Wednesday, Oct. 17
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Monday, Nov. 5

Nevada

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") beginsWednesday, Oct. 17.
    Early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. 20.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Saturday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Nov. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Nevada Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Wednesday, Oct. 17
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Saturday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Nov. 2

Oregon

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Friday, Oct. 19.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Oct. 19
Friday, Oct. 19
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Oregon Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 16
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: n/a
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Oct. 19
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Vote By Mail

  • Ballots are mailed to residents between 14 and 18 days before the election. They must be received in a county election office or designated drop site by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Washington

  • Absentee voting ("no-excuse") begins Friday, Oct. 19.
Today
Monday, Oct. 29
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Friday, Oct. 19
Friday, Oct. 19
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Washington Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 29 (Oct. 6 by mail; Oct. 29 in person)
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: n/a
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Friday, Oct. 19
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Vote By Mail

  • Ballots are mailed at least 18 days before the election. To vote, a ballot must either be postmarked no later than Election Day, or submitted in person by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Pennsylvania

  • Absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Today
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5

Pennsylvania Voting Information

Key Dates

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Absentee Ballots

  • First mailed: Tuesday, Oct. 23
  • "No-excuse" ballots: Not available

Early In-Person Voting

  • Not available

Download This Data: Google Spreadsheet | Last Updated: September 25, 2012

Source: The National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Conference of State Legislatures, longdistancevoter.org, and the Early Voting Information Center

Credits: Greg Henderson and Alyson Hurt / NPR

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