The countdown to Election Day is in full force. In less than 50 days, Americans will have made their voices heard on who the next president of the United States will be.
Many voters will cast a ballot before Nov. 5 through absentee and early voting options. More than 45 states offer early voting, some starting as early as September. Alabama, New Hampshire and Mississippi only offer absentee ballots.
Some states have separate polling locations for early voting, so make sure to check your state’s voting website to confirm.
Which states kick off early in-person voting in September?
Illinois : Early voting starts 40 days before Election Day on Thursday, Sep. 26. To find a location to vote early, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Minnesota : Early voting in Minnesota begins on Friday, Sep. 20, 46 days before Election Day. Visit the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State website, to find your early voting polling place.
South Dakota : South Dakota only allows absentee voters to vote early in person. It starts on Friday, Sep. 20. To learn more about absentee voting in South Dakota, visit their secretary of state website.