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Early Voting States

Early Voting States: compare 51 US states on 3 metrics.

LawPolitics & Government51 states · 3 metricsUpdated Mar 13, 2023Original page
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51 states
Alabama——Alabama does not have early voting.
Alaska15 days before Election DayThrough Election DayDates pertain to most locations
Arizona27 days before Election Day.Friday before Election DaySome counties may offer emergency early voting through the day before Election Day.
Arkansas15 days before Election Day5pm the Monday before Election Day—
California29 days before Election DayThe day before Election DayState has all-mail voting. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center. Dates vary by county. Voters should contact their county elections office to see if they offer early voting.
Colorado15 days before Election DayThrough Election DayState has all-mail voting. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center at listed dates. Precise dates may vary by county.
Connecticut——Connecticut does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.
DelawareAt least 10 days before Election DaySunday before Election Day—
District of Columbia12 days before Election Day.Saturday before Election Day.Varies. The period is set by the Board of Elections.
Florida10-15 days before Election Day2-3 days before Election DayExact dates vary by county and election. Voters should contact their county elections office to determine exact early voting dates.
GeorgiaThe fourth Monday before Election DayFriday before Election Day—
Hawaii10 days before Election Day7pm on Election DayState has all-mail voting as of 2020. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center at listed dates.
IdahoThe third Monday before Election Day5pm the Friday before Election DayNot all counties allow early voting. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Illinois40 days before Election Day1 day before Election DayVoting beings 40 days prior in temporary locations and 15 days prior in permanent locations.
Indiana28 days before Election Day12pm the day before Election Day—
Iowa20 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election DayIf the polls do not open until noon on Election Day, voters may early vote (in-person absentee voting) at the county auditor's office from 8am to 11am.
Kansas7-20 days before Election Day (varies)Up to 12pm the day before Election DayVaries by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
KentuckyThursday before Election DaySaturday before Election Day—
Louisiana14 days before Election Day7 days before Election Day—
Maine30-45 days before Election Day3 business days before Election DayEarly voting begins whenever ballots are ready.
MarylandThe second Thursday before Election DayThursday before Election Day—
Massachusetts10-17 days before Election DayThe fourth business day before Election DayEarly voting begins 17 days prior to state elections and 10 days before presidential or state primaries.
Michigan40 days before Election DayThe day before Election DayVaries by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Minnesota46 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day—
Mississippi——Mississippi does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.
MissouriThe second Tuesday before Election DayNot specifiedIn-person no-excuse absentee voting takes place at locations designated by local county election authorities. A qualifying photo ID is required.
Montana30 days before Election Day12pm the day before Election Day—
Nebraska30 days before Election DayElection Day—
NevadaThird Saturday before Election DayFriday before Election DayState has all-mail voting. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center at listed dates.
New Hampshire——New Hampshire does not offer in-person early or no-excuse absentee voting.
New Jersey10-45 days before Election DaySunday before Election DayWhile early voting begins 10 days before the election, in-person absentee voting begins 45 days before the election.
New Mexico28 days before Election Day.Saturday before Election Day.—
New York10 days before Election Day.2 days before Election Day.—
North CarolinaThe third Thursday before Election Day or later3pm the Saturday before Election Day.—
North Dakota15 days before Election DayThe day before Election DayMay vary by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Ohio29 days before Election Day2pm the Monday before Election DayDate will be altered if this date or the voter registration deadline falls on a Sunday or holiday.
OklahomaWednesday (general elections) or Thursday (primaries) before Election Day.2pm the Saturday before Election Day.—
Oregon——Oregon lacks early in-person voting, but has all-mail voting. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center at listed dates.
PennsylvaniaVaries by county5pm Tuesday before Election Day (see notes)No state-wide early voting, but individual counties may make absentee and mail-in ballot applications available to 50 days before Election Day. These may be dropped off in county offices until 8pm on Election Day.
Rhode Island20 days before Election DayThe day before Election Day—
South Carolina14 days before Election DayDay before Election Day—
South Dakota46 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day—
Tennessee20 days before Election Day5-7 days before Election DayFive days for most elections, seven days for a presidential preference primary.
Texas17 days before Election Day4 days before Election DayIf the 17th day before the election is a national holiday or weekend, voting begins on the next business day.
Utah14 days before Election DayFriday before Election DayState has all-mail voting. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off at early voting center at listed dates. Ending date may be extended by election officials.
Vermont45 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day—
Virginia45 days before Election Day5pm Saturday before Election Day—
Washington18 days before Election Day8pm the day before Election Day—
West Virginia13 days before Election Day3 days before Election Day—
Wisconsin14 days (or less) before Election DaySunday before Election Day or earlier—
Wyoming40 days before Election DayThe day before Election Day—

Quick answers

Where does this early voting states data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: State Laws Governing Early Voting; Vote Org.