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Map Shows When Early Voting Starts in Each State for Midterms Elections

Map Shows When Early Voting Starts in Each State for Midterms Elections

Summary

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections is already happening in some states, while others are set to start soon. Voting schedules differ across states, with early voting beginning as early as mid-September in some places and continuing up to just before Election Day on November 3.

Key Facts

  • Early voting started September 18 in states like Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia.
  • Texas and five other states will start early in-person voting on October 19.
  • Some states, including California, Maine, and Montana, began early voting in early October.
  • States such as Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York will start early voting around October 24.
  • Oregon mostly uses mail-in voting, while North Dakota and Pennsylvania have different schedules depending on local areas.
  • Early voting allows people to cast ballots before Election Day, which is November 3, 2026.
  • Important Senate races in Georgia, Michigan, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, and Texas are attracting attention.
  • The outcome of the midterms will decide which party controls Congress and affect President Donald Trump’s administration.
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