Early Voting States 2025

State
Voting Begins
Voting Ends
Notes
Alabama Flag
AlabamaNoneNoneAlabama does not have early voting.
Alaska Flag
Alaska15 days before Election DayThrough Election DayDates pertain to most locations
Arizona Flag
Arizona27 days before Election Day.Friday before Election DaySome counties may offer emergency early voting through the day before Election Day.
Arkansas Flag
Arkansas15 days before Election Day5pm the Monday before Election Day
California Flag
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.
Colorado Flag
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.
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ConnecticutNoneNoneConnecticut does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.
Delaware Flag
DelawareAt least 10 days before Election DaySunday before Election Day
District of Columbia Flag
District of Columbia12 days before Election Day.Saturday before Election Day.Varies. The period is set by the Board of Elections.
Florida Flag
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.
Georgia Flag
GeorgiaThe fourth Monday before Election DayFriday before Election Day
Hawaii Flag
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.
Idaho Flag
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.
Illinois Flag
Illinois40 days before Election Day1 day before Election DayVoting beings 40 days prior in temporary locations and 15 days prior in permanent locations.
Indiana Flag
Indiana28 days before Election Day12pm the day before Election Day
Iowa Flag
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.
Kansas Flag
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.
Kentucky Flag
KentuckyThursday before Election DaySaturday before Election Day
Louisiana Flag
Louisiana14 days before Election Day7 days before Election Day
Maine Flag
Maine30-45 days before Election Day3 business days before Election DayEarly voting begins whenever ballots are ready.
Maryland Flag
MarylandThe second Thursday before Election DayThursday before Election Day
Massachusetts Flag
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.
Michigan Flag
Michigan40 days before Election DayThe day before Election DayVaries by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Minnesota Flag
Minnesota46 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day
Mississippi Flag
MississippiNoneNoneMississippi does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.
Missouri Flag
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.
Montana Flag
Montana30 days before Election Day12pm the day before Election Day
Nebraska Flag
Nebraska30 days before Election DayElection Day
Nevada Flag
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 Flag
New HampshireNoneNoneNew Hampshire does not offer in-person early or no-excuse absentee voting.
New Jersey Flag
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 Mexico Flag
New Mexico28 days before Election Day.Saturday before Election Day.
New York Flag
New York10 days before Election Day.2 days before Election Day.
North Carolina Flag
North CarolinaThe third Thursday before Election Day or later3pm the Saturday before Election Day.
North Dakota Flag
North Dakota15 days before Election DayThe day before Election DayMay vary by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Ohio Flag
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.
Oklahoma Flag
OklahomaWednesday (general elections) or Thursday (primaries) before Election Day.2pm the Saturday before Election Day.
Oregon Flag
OregonNoneNoneOregon 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.
Pennsylvania Flag
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 Island Flag
Rhode Island20 days before Election DayThe day before Election Day
South Carolina Flag
South Carolina14 days before Election DayDay before Election Day
South Dakota Flag
South Dakota46 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day
Tennessee Flag
Tennessee20 days before Election Day5-7 days before Election DayFive days for most elections, seven days for a presidential preference primary.
Texas Flag
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.
Utah Flag
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.
Vermont Flag
Vermont45 days before Election Day5pm the day before Election Day
Virginia Flag
Virginia45 days before Election Day5pm Saturday before Election Day
Washington Flag
Washington18 days before Election Day8pm the day before Election Day
West Virginia Flag
West Virginia13 days before Election Day3 days before Election Day
Wisconsin Flag
Wisconsin14 days (or less) before Election DaySunday before Election Day or earlier
Wyoming Flag
Wyoming40 days before Election DayThe day before Election Day