Do You Know How EARLY You Can Vote in Your State?

[Nevilledog]

https://politicalcharge.org/2020/08/07/do-you-know-how-early-you-can-vote-in-your-state/

Tell me the truth: Since the day Trump became president, you’ve said, “I can’t WAIT to vote that guy out of office!” at least once, right?

When it comes to voting, we’re always hearing about the deadlines. The deadlines to register to vote, the deadline to turn in a ballot, etc. But the name of the game in 2020 is this:

How early can you vote?

Now that we’re only 90 days out from the election, it’s as good as a time as any to figure out what your voting plan will be. Can you vote by mail? If so, how EARLY can you request the ballot? How EARLY can you turn it in?

Perhaps your state is still unclear about the voting by mail options, or you might be concerned about the slowdown in the post office. In that case, now is a good time to figure out when early voting STARTS in your state. Most of the states offer it. Did you know that some states allow their voters to vote up to 45 days in advance? It’s true!

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[Nictuku]

1. Yes

I am in a rural area (California) and we have had mail-in voting for years now. So, as soon as I get my ballot, I can vote. I have already checked to make sure I am still registered, (I did the same for the primary), and I am not expecting any issues.

However, with all the BS going on with what the vile beast is doing with the USPS, I may decide to drop it off at a poll place down in town vs mailing it. I am keeping a close eye on how long it is taking me to receive things in the mail. You can't base that on Amazon deliveries because I do think that they get pushed to the head of the line. I'll make my decision on actually mailing in the ballot as we get closer to the election.

[Kaleva]

2. Local clerks are sent the ballots on Sept. 19th in Mi. . Should get them soon after.

[MineralMan]

3. I have already requested my absentee ballot for the general election.

I've checked the Minnesota Secretary of State's website and it tell me that my request has been received. It also told me that my Primary absentee ballot was accepted and will be counted.

I'm not certain when the ballots for November will be sent out. When they are, I will watch for mine and send it back with my votes marked the very next day.

[xmas74]

4. Y ou can request a mail in absentee starting August 21.

They will go on the mail around mid Sept. If you are on a permanent list you might receive one a bit sooner, though this isn't the norm. Anyone can draw a mail in ballot this year but unless you fall under a qualifying group you will be required to have it notarized.

Absentee in person starts 6 weeks before the election. It is during regular business hours Monday through Friday. The Saturday before any election it is available from 8-12:30 minimum per state law. You need a reason for absentee in person. If you have a job that includes last minute overtime, aee a student, commute an hour or more to work or even work outside of your county-those are all valid reasons, as are upcoming appointments on that day.

In a number of counties absentee in person is allowing for curbside voting. I did it in June and absolutely loved it. You call them and they come to your car with everything.

[judeling]

5. September 18th in person at one of the early vote locations

in Minneapolis. Probably late morning after the initial rush.

[Ohio Joe]

6. My plan is easy peasy...

I'm in Colorado, I verified I am registered so when my ballot comes in the mail i'll fill it out and drop it off at the local library. It will be done the day I get it... easy peasy

[ProfessorGAC]

7. September 24th in Illinois

I have our applications for mail-in voters right in front of me.
We can send the application any time. They'll return the ballot as soon as they can.
Can't mail it back until at least the 24th.
It looks pretty streamlined.
I'll send these in, and we'll find out!

[LastDemocratInSC]

8. No early voting in South Carolina

But absentee ballots are available to anyone 65 or older, no questions asked. And that's what I will do. And I'll hand deliver the ballot to the county elections commission office.

[Solly Mack]

9. October 20th - 27th in Louisiana.

[lagomorph777]

10. In VA I have already requested a ballot online; they will be sent out 45 days before the election.

I can drop it off at the County Registrar immediately thereafter.

[Retrograde]

11. Ballots sent out Oct. 5 in California

I believe my county is doing all-mail voting again this time. Voting in person at the county registrar's office also starts on Oct. 5.

[Wounded Bear]

12. Kind of sad that it requires this much effort, but it needs to be done...

[Squinch]

13. I'm having dreams that I am voting. But ours is not till 10 days before election day.