Early voting

Sometimes circumstances make it hard or impossible for you to vote on Election Day. But most states let you vote in person during a designated early voting period.

Use this chart to see if your state allows early voting in person.

• In most states, you do not need an excuse to vote early.
• In some states, you may need to request an absentee ballot to be able to vote early. 

Check with your state or local election office for early voting dates and rules in your area. Depending on your state, you may need to check under "absentee voting" if you do not see information listed for early voting.