Election season is in full swing, with absentee voting beginning Saturday in seven more states: Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont.
That means voting is already underway in more than a dozen states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Virginia. The states that begin early voting Saturday are not competitive at the presidential level, but there are two close House races between them:
- Indiana's First Congressional District:Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan easily won his first election here in 2020, but redistricting kept his 2022 victory under 6 points. This year, he'll face local Republican Councilman Randy Niemeyer. This northwest district includes Lake and Porter, two of the most competitive counties in the state. The race is rated Lean D in the Fox News Power Rankings.
- New Jersey's 7th Congressional District:Republicans won New Jersey’s 7th District in 2022, but it was a close race. Incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. won by just under 3 points. This year, he’ll face teacher and Democrat Sue Altman in a district that includes Bedminster, Somerset and Union counties. This race is Republican in the Power Rankings.
How to Vote in Delaware
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Delaware.
Voting by mail
Voting by mail begins Saturday in Delaware, The Associated Press reports. Mail-in ballots are available to all voters in the state of Delaware. Mail-in ballots must be received by the voter's County Elections Department Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Early voting in person
Early voting by in-person is available at designated sites in each county from October 25 to November 3.
Voter registration
Delaware residents can register to vote by writing to the ballot, in person or through the state government's online portal. The deadline to register to vote is the fourth Saturday before the election.
FILE – A woman walks to cast her ballot after filling it out at a private booth while voting in the gubernatorial election in Newark, New Jersey, Nov. 2, 2021. (REUTERS/Eduardo Muñoz)
How to Vote in Indiana
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Indiana.
Voting by mail
Indiana is beginning to send absentee ballots to voters who requested them on Saturday. To vote absentee by mail, the request must be received 12 days before Election Day by 11:59 p.m.
People who wish to cast an absentee ballot by mail must have a reason for requesting it. These reasons include disability, reasonable expectation of absence from the county, work obligations, and more.
Everyone age 65 or older is eligible to vote absentee by mail.
Early voting in person
In-person absentee voting is available to everyone during the 28 days before the election and ends at noon on the day before the election. Additionally, in-person absentee voting is available on the two Saturdays immediately preceding the election.
Voter registration
Voter registration forms must be completed and returned to county registrar offices by October 7.
FILE – A voter fills out a ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 30, 2020. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to Vote in New Jersey
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For New Jersey.
Voting by mail
Voting by mail begins on September 21 and ballots will be mailed to voters who have requested one from their county clerk.
Voters may cast a ballot by mail if it is postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the polls close.
Early voting in person
Voters will be able to cast their ballot early in person from October 26 to November 3.
Voter registration
The deadline for voter registration is October 15.
How to Vote in Oklahoma
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Oklahoma.
Voting by mail
Any registered voter in Oklahoma can request an absentee ballot until the deadline of October 21.
Absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on the third Monday before the election (15 days).
Early voting in person
Early voting is available to all Oklahoma voters and no excuse is required. Voters can cast their ballot early from October 30 through November 2.
Voter registration
Voter registration will take place on October 11. Voters can register online, by mail or in person.
FILE – A voter fills out her ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 30, 2020. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to Vote in Rhode Island
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Rhode Island.
Voting by mail
Rhode Island voters who are unable or prefer not to cast a ballot at the polls on Election Day may vote by mail. Vote-by-mail ballots may be requested online or in writing. Vote-by-mail ballots must arrive by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early voting in person
Rhode Island voters can cast an early ballot in person during the 20 days before Election Day, from October 16 to November 4.
Voter registration
Voters must be registered 30 days before an election to cast a ballot in Rhode Island.
Same-day registration is available, but voters will only be able to cast ballots for president and vice president, not candidates for lower offices.
How to Vote in Tennessee
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Texas.
Voting by mail
According to the AP, absentee ballots will begin going out by mail in Tennessee on Sept. 21. Voting absentee in Tennessee requires an excuse.
Early voting in person
Early voting by in-person will take place from October 16-31.
Voter registration
The deadline for voter registration in Tennessee is October 7.
How to Vote in Vermont
This is a guide to early voting and registration. For complete and up-to-date information on voting eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit Vote.gov and the election website For Vermont.
Voting by mail
Absentee ballots begin going out to military and overseas voters on September 21. Mailing of ballots to all active voters begins on September 23.
Early voters may request an early absentee ballot by phone, in person, or in writing. Authorized family members may also submit a request on behalf of an individual.
Early voting in person
Absentee ballots for early voting must be returned by 5 p.m. on November 4.
Voter registration
People in Vermont can register online, through a paper application, or at their local clerk's office.
