when does early voting start in my state?

With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching on Nov. 5 many Americans will search for vote early to avoid Election Day lines.

what are the requirements to register to vote

The early voting schedule vary by state with few state like Minnesota opening in person and absentee voting as early as Sept 20.

Early Voting in Alaska for the November general election start Oct.21 and will continue through Election Day.

Alaska voter registration deadline for general election is Oct. 6.

To register to vote in Alaska.

Submit the Alaska Application electronically
Register to vote or update your registration in person at Division of Elections office or a voter Registration Agency
Print the State of Alaska Voter Registration Application to complete and sign regional elections office.

Alabama does not have voting early.

Alabama voter registration deadline is Oct 21.

Submit the Alabama application electronically
Download the Alabama Voter Registration Form and mail to local office of Board of Register in which the registrant resides.
Alabamans can request the state mail them an Alabama Voter
Registration Form by using online voter registration form request on Alabama Secretary of State website.

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

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

Submit the Arizona Application electronically
Print State of Arizona Voter Registration Application to complete and sign.
Send the complete form by mail to recorder office in your county.
Register using the National Mail voter Registration Form prescribed by the US Election Assistance Commission.

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

Arkansas voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct 7. Here is how you can register to vote

Print the Arkansas Voter Registration Application to complete the sign. Send the completed form by mail to clerk office in your county.
Request the state mail a registration form to you by using the Request for a Voter Registration Application on Arkansas Secretary of State website.

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

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

Submit the Colorado voter registration application electronically
Print the Colorado Voter Registration Application to complete and sign. Mail deliver or scan the signed form and email it to your county clerk and recorder.

Early voting starts Oct 7 but changes by county. Voters should contact their county elections office to view if they offer early voting.

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

Submit the California voter registration application electronically
For those who desire to register using a paper voter registration application you can chose one up at county election office library Department of Motor vehicles officers or US post office.
The application must be filled out and postmarke or hand delivered to your county elections office at least 15 days prior general election.
Register to vote in person on Election Day at your county elections office polling place or voter center

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

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

Submit the connecticut voter registration application electronically
Print the State of connecticut Mail in Voter registration form to complete and sing. Send the completed form by mail to your town hall or voter registration agency,
Register to vote in person on election day at your country election office polling place or vote center if you miss the deadline.

Early voting in Delaware Starts Oct 25 and end Nov 3.

Delaware voter registration deadline for general election is Oct 12.

Submit the Delaware voter registration application electronically
Print State of Delaware Voter Registration form to complete and sign.
Send the complete form by mail to your town hall or voter registration.
You can call the Department of Elections are request that a form be mailed to you.
Register to vote in person at any Department of Elections office or voter registration event hosted by Delaware Organized Voter Registration Program group of trained voter registrars.