This resource provides information on early voting in your state, focusing on the November 3rd General Election. It lists Early Voting eligibility, dates and deadlines, voter registration procedures, and state election information. Please visit the provided link to your state’s election website for comprehensive information on early voting, including information on state elections. To register to vote, go
here.
Am I eligible for Early Voting? Any registered voter can vote early without excuse in states which conduct Early Voting.
This page has Early Voting information only. For information on absentee and mail-in ballots, please visit our
Vote by Mail Guide.
The General Election will take place on November 3rd.
*Many states require social distancing and masks to be worn at polling stations. Additionally, many states forbid political merchandise to be worn or shown while voting.
Updated September 14, 2020
*List of state names, linking to their entry on this page*
Alabama
Upcoming Voting Dates: Alabama does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration at your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th.
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide to get more information on absentee ballots in Alabama and COVID-19 exceptions.
Alaska
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 19th-November 3rd
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration at your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 4th (online, in person, or by mail).
American Samoa
American Samoa does not vote in the Presidential General Election.
Click
here for more information on local races.
Arizona
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 7th-30th
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
Arkansas
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from 9:00am on October 19th-5:00 pm on November 2nd
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
California
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 5th-November 2nd
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (in person, online, or by mail).
Colorado
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 19-November 2
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 26th (online or by mail) OR November 3rd (in person).
Connecticut
Upcoming Voting Dates: Connecticut does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 27th (in person, online, or by mail).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide to get more information on absentee ballots in Connecticut and COVID-19 exceptions.
Delaware
Upcoming Voting Dates: Delaware does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 10th (in person or by mail).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide or your state’s website
here to get more information on absentee ballots in Delaware and COVID-19 exceptions.
District of Columbia
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 27th-November 2nd
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (online, or by mail) OR November 3rd (in person).
Florida
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 24th-31st
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
Georgia
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 12th-30th
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
Guam
Guam does not vote in the Presidential General Election.
Click
here for more information on local races.
Hawaii
Upcoming Voting Dates: Hawaii does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online or by mail).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide to get more information on absentee ballots in Hawaii and COVID-19 exceptions.
All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot.
Click
here to visit your state election website for more information on early voting.
Idaho
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 24th-November 2nd at 5:00pm, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 9th (in person, online, or by mail).
Illinois
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 23rd-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 6th (in person or postmarked by mail) OR October 18th (online). There is also a grace period under which you can register through Election Day.
Indiana
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 6th-November 2nd at 12:00pm (noon), for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
Iowa
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 5th-November 2nd at 5:00pm, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 24th at 5:00pm (in person, online, or by mail).
Kansas
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 14th-November 2nd at 12:00pm (noon), for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (in person, online, or by mail).
Kentucky
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 13th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (in person, online, or by mail).
Louisiana
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from 8:30am on October 20th-October 27th at 6:00pm, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (by mail or in person) OR October 13th (online).
Maine
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 5th-October 30th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (received by mail) OR November 3rd (in person). Maine does not offer online voter registration.
Maryland
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from 8:00am on October 26th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail, online, or in person).
Massachusetts
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 17th-30th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 24th (by mail, online, or in person).
Michigan
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 24th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (by mail or online) OR November 3rd (in person).
Minnesota
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from 10:00am on September 18th-November 2nd at 5:00pm, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail or online) OR November 3rd (in person).
Mississippi
Upcoming Voting Dates: Mississippi does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration at your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (by mail or in person). Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide or your state’s website
here to get more information on absentee ballots in Mississippi and COVID-19 exceptions.
Missouri
Upcoming Voting Dates: Missouri does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration at your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 7th (by mail, online, or in person).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide or your state’s website
here to get more information on absentee ballots in Missouri and COVID-19 exceptions.
Montana
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 5th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 26th (by mail or in person) OR November 3rd (in person).
Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands does not vote in the Presidential General Election.
Click
here for more information on local races.
Nebraska
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 5th-November 3rd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 16th (by mail or online) OR October 23rd (in person).
Nevada
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 17th-October 30th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 6th (by mail or in person) OR October 29th (online).
New Hampshire
Upcoming Voting Dates: New Hampshire does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration at your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 21st (by mail) OR November 3rd (in person).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide to get more information on absentee ballots in New Hampshire and COVID-19 exceptions.
New Jersey
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 19th-3:00pm on November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail or in person).
New Mexico
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 17th-October 31st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 6th (by mail, online, or in person).
New York
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 24th-November 1st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 9th (by mail, online, or in person).
North Carolina
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 15th-October 31st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 9th (by mail, online, or in person) OR at early voting sites for same-day registration.
North Dakota
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 19th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? North Dakota has no voter registration. If you are an eligible resident, you are able to vote!
Ohio
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from 8:00am on October 6th-2:00pm on November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (by mail, online, or in person).
Oklahoma
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 29th-October 31st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 9th (by mail or in person).
Oregon
Oregon does not conduct in person Early Voting. You can vote early by mail. Ballot drop box sites are open 18-20 days before Election Day, depending on area. Ballots will be automatically sent to registered voters.
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on November 3rd, for the General Election
Where is the closest drop box location? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail, online, or in person).
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does not conduct in-person early voting, but counties may make mail ballots available to voters in person up to 50 days before Election Day. You may apply by mail or online
here.
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting ballots need to be received by your county election office by 8:00pm on November 3rd, for the General Election
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (by mail, online, or in person).
Puerto Rico
The Northern Mariana Islands does not vote in the Presidential General Election.
Click
here for more information on local races.
Rhode Island
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 14th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 4th (by mail, in person, or online).
South Carolina
Upcoming Voting Dates: South Carolina does not conduct Early Voting.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 2nd (in person) OR October 4th (online) OR October 5th (by mail).
Visit our
Vote by Mail Guide to get more information on absentee ballots in South Carolina and COVID-19 exceptions.
South Dakota
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 18th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (by mail or in person).
Tennessee
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 14th-October 29th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (by mail, online, or in person).
Texas
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 13th-October 30th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 5th (by mail or in person).
Utah
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 20th-October 30th, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by 5:00pm on October 23rd (online) OR received by October 23rd (by mail).
Vermont
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 21th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration has no deadline (by mail or online). You can also register on November 3rd (in person).
Virginia
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 18th-October 31st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail, online, or in person).
Virgin Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands does not vote in the Presidential General Election.
Click
here for more information on local races.
Washington
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 16th-November 3rd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 26th (received by mail or online) OR November 3rd (in person) ALSO October 26th (deadline to update an existing voter registration with a new name or address)
West Virginia
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 21st (Exception: Authorized late voter registration from certain uniformed and overseas voters accepted from Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to Monday, November 2, 2020) to October 31st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 13th (by mail, online, or in person).
Wisconsin
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from October 20th-November 1st, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Confirm your voter registration on your state’s website
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 14th (by mail or online) OR October 30th (in person).
Wyoming
Upcoming Voting Dates: Early Voting from September 18th-November 2nd, for the General Election
Is Early Voting available at my polling station? Check your state’s website for information specific to your county and more information about Early Voting
here.
How do I know if I am registered to vote in my state? Wyoming does not have a voter registration checking tool, but you can contact your local official. Confirm your voter registration by searching for your local official
here.
When do I need to register by? General voter registration must be done by October 19th (received by mail) OR November 2nd (in person).
