Alaska, Colorado and Massachusetts began voting absentee on Friday, joining the vast majority of US states where 2024 elections are underway.
With the trio of states included, 44 states and Washington, D.C., now offer some form of early voting.
Here's everything you need to know to vote.
Forty-three states and Washington, D.C., began early voting. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Key election contests in states with early voting today
There are three competitive House districts in the states that begin voting today:
- Alaska General District: In 2022, moderate Democrat Mary Peltola pulled off a historic upset by defeating former governor Sarah Palin in the final round of the state's roll call vote. This year, Republicans hope second-time candidate Nick Begich will return the state to GOP hands. Peltola made the fishing industry a focal point of his campaign; Begich is focusing on energy policy. This race is Lean D in the Fox News Power Rankings.
Election workers work at the Webb Building Voter Service and Voting Center in the Denver Division of Elections in Denver, Colorado on June 25, 2024. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado's 3rd District: The Third District spans most of western Colorado. Thanks to a largely rural, working-class population (Aspen is the exception), the country has been reliably Republican for more than a decade. But in 2022, the race was down to just 546 votes. Incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert is moving into safer Republican territory this year, making this a race between her former Democratic challenger, Adam Frisch, and Republican lawyer Jeff Hurd. It's Lean R in the rankings.
- Colorado's 8th District: The 8th District starts in rural Weld County, where Trump won by 18 points in 2020. But the further you go down, the more suburban it becomes. Strong Democratic turnout in Adams County, which Biden won by 16 points, gave Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo her first victory of 2022. This time, the incumbent faces Republican state politician Gabe Evans. This is a Toss Up race.
How to vote in Alaska
This is a guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information about voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, visit Vote.gov and the electoral website to Alaska.
Voting by mail
Alaska began absentee voting on Friday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot request by Oct. 26, and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by Nov. 5.
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Early in-person voting
Alaska offers early in-person voting starting October 21st and running through November 4th.
Voter registration
Alaska residents can register to vote in person on Election Day. The deadline to apply online or by mail was October 6th.
Fifteen states are starting or expanding their early voting programs this week. (FoxNotícias)
How to vote in Colorado
This is a guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information about voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, visit Vote.gov and the electoral website to Colorado.
Voting by mail
Absentee voting is now open in Colorado. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The state proactively sends ballots to eligible voters between October 11th and 18th. These ballots must be delivered to state authorities by November 5th.
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Early in-person voting
Colorado offers early in-person voting starting October 21st and running through November 4th.
Voter registration
Colorado residents can register to vote in person, by mail or online at any time, including Election Day. October 28 is the last day to register to vote and receive a ballot in the mail.
How to vote in Massachusetts
This is a guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information about voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, visit Vote.gov and the electoral website to Massachusetts.
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Voting by mail
Massachusetts began absentee voting on Friday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot request by October 29th, and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.
Dozens of states now offer early voting. (FoxNotícias)
Early in-person voting
Massachusetts offers early in-person voting starting October 19th and running through November 1st.
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Voter registration
Massachusetts residents must register to vote online by mail or in person by October 26.
