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StateEarly VotingRegistration DeadlineAbsentee VotingAbsentee Eligibility?When are absentee ballots PROCESSED
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AlabamaN/A19-OctRequest ballot by 10/29, must be returned by 11/2 at 5 PMAnyoneAfter polls close on Election Day
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AlaskaAvailable in certain areas from 10/19 - 11/1 at 4 PM AKDT4-OctRequest ballot by mail by 10/26 , or online by 11/2, ballots must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/13Anyone8 pm on Election Day
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Arizona10/7 - 10/305-OctRequest ballot by 10/30, all ballots must by received by 11/3 at 7 PMAnyone14 days before Election Day
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Arkansas10/19 - 11/25-OctRequest ballot by 10/27, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7:30 PMAnyone7 days before Election Day
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CaliforniaVaries by county10/20 for registration by mail, same day registration on Election Day for in personRequest ballot by 10/27, ballots must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/20Anyone19 days before Election Day
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Colorado10/19 - 11/2, except for 10/24 and Sundays10/26 for registration by mail, same day registration on Election Day for in personCounty will mail all eligible voters ballots beginning 10/9. Ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PMAnyoneUpon receipt
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ConnecticutN/A10/29 for registration by mail, 11/2 for in personRequest ballot by 11/2, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneAt discretion of local registrar of voers
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DelawareN/A10-OctRequest ballot by mail by 10/30 , or online by 11/2, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneFriday before Election Day
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DC10/27 - 11/213-OctD.C. will send all registered voters a ballot ahead of the election. Ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 pm. Subject to change.AnyoneNot specified
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Florida10/24 - 10/315-OctRequest ballot by 10/24, ballots must be returned by 11/3Anyone22 days before election
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Georgia10/12 - 10/305-OctRequest ballot by 10/30, all ballots must by received by 11/2 AnyoneSignature verification upon receipt
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HawaiiAvailable in certain areas from 10/20 - 11/310/5 for vote by mail, in person between 10/20 and 11/3All registered voters will receive mail-in ballot about 18 days prior to election. Ballots must be returned by 11/3AnyoneUpon receipt
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IdahoAvailable in certain areas from 10/17 - 10/31Postmarked by 10/7 and received by 10/21 if by mail, in person available on Election DayRequest ballot by 10/20, must be received by 11/3AnyoneVerified upon receipt, ballots open once delivered to the polls or central location
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Illinois10/19 - 11/210/6 for registration by mail, 10/18 for online, for in-person you must register at election offices up until 11/3Request ballot via mail until 10/29 or in person until 11/2, many registered voters will automatically receive their vote by mail ballot. Ballots must by postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/17.AnyoneSignature verification upon receipt
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Indiana10/6 - 11/25-OctRequest ballot by 10/22, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneUpon receipt
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Iowa10/5 - 11/210/24 for registration by mail or onliine, same day registration on Election Day for in personRequest ballot by 10/30, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneAffidavits reviewed the day before Election Day
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Kansas10/14 - 11/210/13 for registration by mail or onlineRequest ballot by 10/30, ballots must be received by 11/2AnyoneNot specified, prior to Election Day
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KentuckyN/A5-OctRequest ballot by 10/27, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 6 PMTBD8 am on Election Day
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Louisiana10/20 - 10/2710/5 for registration by mail or in person, 10/14 for onlineRequest ballot by 10/30, ballots must be received by 11/2 at 4:30 PMMust have a specific reason to vote by mail, COVID-19 is not a reason by itselfNot specified, prior to the closing of the polls
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Maine10/12 - 10/2910/19 for registration by mail or online, same day registration on Election Day in person.Request ballot by 10/31, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PM.AnyoneOn Election Day before the polls close
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Maryland10/22 - 10/2913-OctRequest ballot by 10/20, ballots must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/13 at 10 amAnyoneAfter the election
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Massachusetts10/17 - 10/3010/24 at 8 pmRequest ballot by 10/28 at 12 PM, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 pm. Vote by mail applications will be sent to every person who was registered to vote by 7/1AnyoneAfter polls close on Election Day
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MichiganN/A10/20 for registration by mail, in person at election offices until 11/3Request ballot via mail or online until 10/30 at 5 PM, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PMAnyoneOn Election Day
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Minnesota9/18 - 11/2, days and times vary by county10/13 for registration online, same day registration on Election Day in personRequest ballots up until 11/3, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneVerified upon receipt, deposited to ballot box 7 days before election
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MississippiN/A5-OctNo deadline to request ballot, must be received by 11/2 at 5 pm if submitted by mail or by 10/29 if dropped off in personMust have a specific reason to vote by mail, COVID-19 is not a reason by itselfAfter polls close on Election Day
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MissouriN/A7-OctRequest ballot by 10/21, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PM. Anyone who is in an at risk category or unable to go due to physical illnessFive days before Election Day
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Montana10/12 - 11/210/5 postmark for registration applications, received by 10/8, same day registration on Election Day in personRequest ballot by 11/2 by 12 pm, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PM. AnyoneVerification upon receipt, ballots secured three days prior to election until Election Day.
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Nebraska10/4 - 11/210/16 via mail, online or in person at state agencies, until 10/23 at election officesRequest by 10/23, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PM. AnyoneVerification the second Monday before Election Day, then ballot secured
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Nevada10/17 - 10/3010/6 by mail or in person, 10/29 online, same day registration on Election Day in person.Request ballot by 10/20, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PM. Nevada will mail ballots directly to all active voters (being challenged)AnyoneVerification upon receipt, placed in a secure ballot box and delivered to counting board.
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New HampshireN/A10/29 by mailRequest ballot by 11/2, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 5 PM if mailed, 11/2 at 5 PM if returned in personAnyoneAt 1 PM on Election Day
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New JerseyN/A13-OctAll active registered New Jersey voters will automatically receive a prepaid return postage vote by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed by County Clerk by Monday, October 5th. If voting by mail, all ballots must be sent through USPS, postmarked by 11/3 at 8 PM and received by 11/10, or will be able to be dropped in secure drop box or taken to in-person polling location. There will be 10 secure boxes in each county.AnyoneSignature verification upon receipt
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New Mexico10/17 - 10/316-OctRequest ballot by mail until 10/20 at 5 PM, and online until 10/29. Ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PMAnyoneIf over 10,000 absentee ballots are sent, they can be inserted into voting machine 2 weeks prior to Election Day. If fewer, process begins four days before Election Day.
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New York10/24 - 11/1Postmarked by 10/9 and received by 10/14Request ballot by mail with postmark by 10/27, request in person by 11/2. Ballots must be postmarked by 11/2 and received by 11/10 or delivered in person by 11/3AnyoneOn Election Day, counted after Election Day
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North Carolina10/15 - 10/319-OctRequest ballot by 10/27, ballot must be received by 11/3AnyoneNot specified, but can start to be counted 2 weeks prior to Election Day
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North DakotaDates vary locallyNo registration required, must be a US citizen with valid IDRequest ballot by 11/2, ballot must be received by 11/2AnyoneDay before Election Day
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Ohio10/3 - 11/25-OctRequest ballot by 10/31, ballots must be postmarked by 11/2 and received by 11/3 if returned by mail, or by 11/3 at 7:30 PM if returning in personAnyoneTiming not specified, can be scanned prior to the election
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Oklahoma10/29 - 10/319-OctRequest ballot by 10/28 at 5pm, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyonePrior to Election Day with approval from the secretary of the state election board
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OregonN/A13-OctAll eligible voters will be sent a ballot, ballots must be received by mail or at drop off locations by 11/3Anyone7 days before Election Day
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PennsylvaniaN/A19-OctRequest ballot by 10/27, ballots must be received by 11/3Anyone7 am on Election Day
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Rhode Island10/14 - 11/24-OctRequest ballot by 10/16 at 4 PM, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PM. Anyone14 days before Election Day
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South Carolina10/5 - 11/2Postmark registration by 10/5, via email until 10/4 at 11:59 PM, or in person until 10/2Request ballot by 10/30 at 5 PM, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PMSpecific eligibility, COVID-19 concerns are not eligible.9 am on Election Day
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South Dakota9/18 - 11/219-OctRequest ballot by 11/2 at 5 PM, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 PMAnyoneNot specified
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Tennessee10/14 - 10/295-OctRequest ballot by 10/27, ballots must be received by 11/3 at 8 PMTBDSignature verification upon receipt, then deposited into ballot box
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Texas10/20 - 10/315-OctRequest ballot by 10/23, ballots must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/4 at 5 PM if mailed. If delivered in person, deadline is 11/3 at 7 PM. Specific eligibility, but rules are vagueSignature verification upon receipt
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Utah10/20 - 10/3010/23 by mail or online, same day registration in person on Election DayAll registered voters will be sent ballots and prepaid return envelopes 3 weeks before election. If voters want to vote in person, they must take their ballot and return envelope to an early voting location or Election Day voting locationAnyoneNot specified, before Election Day
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Vermont9/20 - 11/2No deadlineAll registered voters will be sent ballots, ballots must be received by 11/3AnyoneDay before Election Day for verification
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Virginia9/18 - 10/3112-OctRequest ballot by 10/27 at 5 pm by mail, or 10/31 at 5 pm for in-person requests. Ballots must be received by 11/3 at 7 pmRestrictions but COVID-19 concerns are eligible.Note specified, before Election Day as needed to expedite counting
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WashingtonN/A10/26 via mail or online, same day registration in person on Election DayAll registered voters will be sent ballots with prepaide postage at least 18 days ahead of the election. Ballots must be received by 11/3 either via mail or drop off.AnyoneUpon receipt
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West Virginia10/21 - 10/31Must be postmarked by 10/13 and received by 10/16Request ballot by 10/28. Ballots must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/4. AnyoneOn Election Day
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WisconsinDates vary locally10/14 by mail or online, at an election office until 10/30, same day registration in person on Election DayRequest ballot by mail until 10/29 or in person by 10/30. Ballots must be received by 11/3. AnyoneAfter polls open on Election Day
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WyomingDates vary locally10/19 by mail or online. Same day registration in person on Election DayRequest ballot by 11/2. Ballots must be received by 11/3.AnyoneOn Election Day
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