Early voting begins Monday in the nation’s two most populous states, California and Texas, along with Montana, Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Here’s everything you need to know about voter registration and early voting plans for each state.
Georgia is one of the most competitive states this cycle, and Montana offers a hotly contested Senate race
Georgia has voted Republican in all but two elections over the past four decades. The first was former President Clinton’s landslide victory in 1992, and the second was 2020, when President Biden brought the state back to the Democrats by 11,779 votes.
The victory of any candidate here will make their path to victory easier. The Peach State has 16 electoral votes on offer, and recent polls show a tight race, ranking it a toss up. Fox News Power Rankings.
Democrats perform well in metro Atlanta, where more than half the state’s population lives, and especially its most dense counties, Fulton and DeKalb. There are more black and college voters there. The surrounding suburban areas also help increase votes for Democrats.
Republicans win big with rural voters, who can be found almost everywhere. The GOP won all but 30 counties in the last election, with many of the biggest wins coming in sparsely populated northwest and southeast areas.
In the country’s northwest, Montana is a Republican stronghold at the presidential level, but it also hosts one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races this cycle. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester faces Republican Tim Sheehy in a race where Trump’s popularity and Sheehy’s discipline give the GOP an edge. Its Leanne R On ranking.
Finally, absentee in-person voting begins today in Nebraska, where absentee voting is already underway. is the state house Three competitive races.
Key downballot races in today’s early voting states
Voting also begins today in nine House districts ranked lean or tossed up in the Fox News power rankings. For a full list of competitive races, see Latest Senate and House rankings.
- California’s 13th district: Outgoing GOP Rep. John Duarte is the newcomer to this San Joaquin Valley district. He won the race in the midterms by 564 votes. Two years ago, Biden won the same area by more than 25,000 votes; 10.9 point win (Redistribution of Dave). That’s what makes it such a competitive race this year. Duarte faces Democratic state Assemblyman Adam Gray lean d Race.
- California’s 22nd district: It’s the same story in the 22nd District, home to East Bakersfield. Representative David Valadao, one of two Republicans who voted to impeach Trump in 2021, carried the district by three points in the midterms, but Biden won it by 13 points in the last presidential election. Valadao’s strong centrist brand remains in this race against former Assemblyman Rudy Salas toss up This cycle.
- California’s 27th district: The 27th is another GOP-held, Biden-won district. Incumbent GOP Rep. Mike Garcia won the midterms here by more than six points; Two years ago, Biden won the same region by more than 12 points. The 27th is north of Los Angeles and includes parts of that county, including Santa Clarita. In this, Garcia faces Democrat George Whitesides, former CEO of Virgin Galactic. lean d Race.
Early voting has started in many states across the country. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
- California’s 41st district: The Golden State’s 41st district is represented by Republican Ken Calvert, who has served in the House since 1993. He won his most recent race by less than five points, and this year, he faces the same opponent: former federal prosecutor and Democrat Will Rollins. this race is one toss up.
- California’s 45th district: President Biden won this Southern California district by six points in the last cycle; Its heavy and right-wing Asian American population makes it highly competitive. Incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel faces Democratic attorney Derek Tran in the district, which includes parts of Los Angeles. it moved to toss up Last month.
- California’s 47th district: Democratic Representative Katie Porter ran unsuccessfully for the Democrats’ Senate nomination this cycle, leaving the 47th District open. The race will now include Democratic state Senator Dave Min and Republican former state Assemblyman Scott Baugh. The district also includes Orange County, which has leaned toward the Democrats in the Trump era. This is a power ranking toss up.
- Montana’s 1st district: Montana’s 1st District is the less Republican of the two; Incumbent GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke won it in the midterms by a slim three-point margin. He has the lead in this western district, established after redistricting two years ago, and will compete against the same Democrat he faced two years ago: Olympic rower Monica Tranel. this is a Leanne R Race.
- Texas’s 28th district: Longtime 28th District Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar is seeking his 10th term this year. He won his last race by 13 points at the midterms; In the last presidential election, Biden had won this area by seven votes. In May, the Justice Department blamed him On charges of money laundering, conspiracy and bribery. The embattled incumbent goes up against Republican former Navy Commander Jay Furman. this is the race Leanne D.
- Texas’s 34th district: As far as Southeast Texas, where incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is seeking a fifth term in Congress. They won by eight and a half points at halftime. He faces Republican former Congresswoman Mayra Flores, who briefly represented the district, in 2022. This Gulf Coast district is ranked Leanne D.
How to vote in California
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For California.
voting by mail
California began absentee voting on Monday, and the state will actively send absentee ballots to registered voters. That ballot must be turned in to state officials by Nov. 5.
early in person voting
California offers early in-person voting, but dates vary by location. check State website For more information.
voter registration
California residents can register to vote online or by mail through October 21. They can register in person during early voting from Oct. 7 through Election Day.
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How to vote in Montana
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For Montana.
voting by mail
Montana began absentee voting on Monday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to obtain a ballot. State officials must receive ballot requests by November 4, and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5.
early in person voting
Montana offers early in-person voting beginning October 7 and running through November 4.
voter registration
Montana residents can register to vote by mail until October 7. They can register in person during early voting from Oct. 7 through Election Day.
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how to vote in georgia
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For Georgia.
voting by mail
Georgia began absentee voting on Monday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to obtain a ballot. State officials must receive ballot requests by October 25, and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5.
early in person voting
Georgia offers in-person voting starting October 15 through November 1.
voter registration
Georgia residents must register to vote by October 7.
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How to vote in nebraska
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For nebraska.
voting by mail
Nebraska began absentee voting last month. Applicants are not required to provide any excuse for obtaining a ballot. The state must receive ballot applications by October 25, and those ballots must be turned in to state officials by November 5.
early in person voting
Nebraska began in-person voting on October 7 and will run through November 4.
voter registration
Nebraska residents can register to vote online or by mail until October 18. They can register in person till October 25.
Early voting has started in most states across the country. (Christopher Mark Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images)
How to vote in new hampshire
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For New Hampshire.
voting by mail
Absentee voting began in New Hampshire on Monday. Applicants must provide an excuse for receiving the ballot. The state must receive ballot applications by November 4, and that ballot must be turned in to state officials by November 5.
early in person voting
New Hampshire does not offer early in-person voting.
voter registration
New Hampshire does not offer voter registration by mail or online. Residents can register to vote in person on Election Day. check State website For more information.
How to Vote in South Carolina
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For South Carolina.
voting by mail
Absentee voting began in South Carolina on Monday. Applicants must provide an excuse for receiving the ballot. The state must receive ballot applications by October 25, and those ballots must be turned in to state officials by November 5.
early in person voting
In-person voting begins in South Carolina on October 21 and will continue through November 2.
voter registration
South Carolina residents can register to vote online, in person and by mail through October 14.
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how to vote in texas
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and updated information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please visit vote.gov and election website For Texas.
voting by mail
Absentee voting began in Texas on Monday. Applicants must provide an excuse for receiving the ballot. The state must receive ballot applications by October 25, and those ballots must be turned in to state officials by November 5.
early personal voting
In-person voting begins in Texas on October 21 and will continue through November 1.
voter registration
Texas residents must register to vote by mail or in person by October 7. Requests by mail must be postmarked by October 7.
