The election season is getting hotter, Absentee voting begins Saturday in seven more states — Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont.
That means voting has already begun in more than a dozen states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Virginia. The states that begin early voting on Saturday are not competitive at the presidential level, but they do have two competitive House races:
- Indiana’s 1st congressional districtDemocratic Rep. Frank Mervan easily won his first election in 2020, but redistricting put his 2022 win at less than 6 points. This year, he will face Republican local councilman Randy Niemeyer. This northwestern district includes Lake and Porter, two of the state’s most competitive counties. The race is ranked Lean D Fox News Power Rankings,
- New Jersey’s 7th congressional district: Republicans won New Jersey’s 7th District in 2022, but it was a close contest. Incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. won by about 3 points. This year he’ll face teacher and Democrat Sue Altman in a district that includes Somerset and Union counties in addition to Bedminster. The race is on Lean R Power Rankings,
How to vote in Delaware?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Delaware,
vote by mail
Absentee voting begins in Delaware on Saturday, the Associated Press reports. Absentee ballots are available to all voters in the state of Delaware. Absentee ballots must be received by the voter’s county elections department office by 8 p.m. on election day.
Early in-person voting
Early in-person voting is available at designated sites in each county from Oct. 25 through Nov. 3.
Voter Registration
Delaware residents can register to vote in writing, in person, or through the state government’s online portal. The voter registration deadline is the fourth Saturday before the election.
FILE – A woman walks to cast her ballot after filling out her ballot in a privacy booth while voting in the gubernatorial election on November 2, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
How to vote in Indiana?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Indiana,
vote by mail
Indiana began mailing absentee ballots to voters who applied on Saturday. To vote absentee by mail, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 12 days before Election Day.
Individuals who wish to cast an absentee ballot by mail must have a reason for requesting a ballot by mail. These reasons include disability, reasonable expectation of being absent from the county, work obligations, and more.
All seniors age 65 and older are eligible to vote absentee by mail.
Early in-person voting
In-person absentee voting is available to everyone until 28 days before the election, ending at noon the day before Election Day. Additionally, in-person absentee voting is available on the two Saturdays immediately preceding the election.
Voter Registration
Voter registration forms must be completed and returned to county registration offices on or before October 7.
FILE – A voter fills out her ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field on Oct. 30, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to vote in New Jersey?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to New Jersey,
vote by mail
Mail-in voting will begin Sept. 21, with ballots sent to voters who have applied with their county clerk.
Voters may cast ballots by mail, provided the postage is in place by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots must be received by the county elections board on or before the sixth day after polls close.
Early in-person voting
Voters will be able to vote in person from October 26 to November 3.
Voter Registration
The last date for voter registration is October 15.
How to vote in Oklahoma?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Oklahoma,
vote by mail
Any registered voter in Oklahoma is allowed to request an absentee ballot until the October 21 deadline.
Absentee ballots must be received by 5pm on the third Monday (15 days) before the election.
Early in-person voting
Early voting is available to all Oklahoma voters and no excuse is needed. Voters can vote early from October 30 to November 2.
Voter Registration
Voter registration will be Oct. 11. Voters can register online, by mail or in person.
FILE – A voter fills out her ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field on Oct. 30, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to vote in Rhode Island?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Rhode Island,
vote by mail
Rhode Island voters who cannot or do not wish to cast their vote at a polling station on Election Day are allowed to vote by mail. Mail-in ballots can be requested online or in writing. Mail-in ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Early in-person voting
Rhode Island voters can vote in person 20 days before Election Day, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 4.
Voter Registration
To vote in Rhode Island, voters must be registered 30 days before the election.
Same-day registration facility is available, but such voters will be able to vote only for the President and Vice President, not for lower-level candidates.
How to vote in Tennessee?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Texas,
vote by mail
According to the AP, absentee ballots in Tennessee will begin being mailed out on Sept. 21. An excuse is required to vote absentee in Tennessee.
Early in-person voting
In-person early voting will run from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31.
Voter Registration
The voter registration deadline in Tennessee is October 7th.
How to vote in Vermont?
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For detailed and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, procedures and deadlines, please visit here vote.gov and election website to Vermont,
vote by mail
Absentee ballots will begin being sent to military and overseas voters on Sept. 21. Ballots will begin being mailed to all active voters on Sept. 23.
Early voters can apply for an early voter absentee ballot by telephone, in person, or in writing. Authorized family members may also apply on a person’s behalf.
Early in-person voting
Early voter absentee ballots must be submitted by Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.
Voter Registration
Individuals in Vermont can register online, through a paper application, or at their local clerk’s office.
