Election season is in full swing, with absentee voting opening Saturday in seven states: Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont.
That means more than a dozen states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Virginia, have begun voting. The states that begin early voting Saturday aren't competitive at the presidential level, but two are competitive in House races.
- Indiana 1st Congressional District: Democratic Rep. Frank Mulvan easily won his first election here in 2020, but redistricting has limited his chances of winning by less than six points in 2022. This year, he's facing off against local Republican Rep. Randy Niemeyer. This northwest district includes two of the state's most competitive counties, Lake and Porter. The race is ranked D-leaning in the Fox News Power Rankings.
- New Jersey 7th Congressional District: Republicans flipped New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in 2022, but it was a close call. Incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. won by just under three points. He's facing off against Democrat Sue Altman, a teacher, this year in the district that includes Bedminster, Somerset and Union counties. This race is favored by Republicans in our power rankings.
How to Vote in Delaware
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Delaware.
Vote by Mail
According to the Associated Press, absentee voting begins in Delaware on Saturday. All Delaware voters can receive an absentee ballot. The absentee ballot must be delivered to the voter's county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Early In-Person Voting
Early voting will take place at designated locations in each county from October 25th to November 3rd.
Voter Registration
Delaware residents can register to vote by writing, in person, or through the state government's online portal. The deadline to register to vote is the Saturday four days before Election Day.
FILE – A woman walks up to vote after marking her ballot in a privacy-enhanced voting booth during the Nov. 2, 2021, gubernatorial election in Newark, New Jersey. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
How to Vote in Indiana
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Indiana.
Vote by Mail
Indiana began sending out absentee ballots to voters who applied on Saturday. To vote absentee by mail, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., 12 days before Election Day.
Individuals seeking to vote absentee by mail must have a reason for requesting a mail-in ballot. These reasons can include a disability, a reasonable expectation of leaving the county, or work obligations.
All seniors age 65 and older are eligible to vote absentee by mail.
Early In-Person Voting
Anyone can vote in person from 28 days before Election Day until noon the day before Election Day. Absentee ballots can also be cast on the two Saturdays immediately preceding Election Day.
Voter Registration
Voter registration forms must be completed and returned to your county registrar's office by Oct. 7.
FILE – A voter marks their ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Oct. 30, 2020. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to Vote in New Jersey
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website New Jersey.
Vote by Mail
Mail-in voting will begin on September 21, when ballots will be mailed to voters who have applied for them with their county clerks.
Voters may vote by mail as long as the ballot is postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The ballot must be received by the county elections board no later than the sixth day after the polls close.
Early In-Person Voting
Voters can vote early in person from October 26th to November 3rd.
Voter Registration
The deadline to register to vote is October 15th.
How to Vote in Oklahoma
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Oklahoma.
Vote by Mail
Any registered voter in Oklahoma can request an absentee ballot until the Oct. 21 deadline.
Absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day (the 15th day before the election).
Early In-Person Voting
Early voting is available to all Oklahoma voters and no reason is required. Voters can vote early from October 30th through November 2nd.
Voter Registration
Voter registration is October 11th. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person.
FILE – A voter marks their ballot during early voting at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Oct. 30, 2020. (Reuters/Nick Oxford)
How to Vote in Rhode Island
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Rhode Island.
Vote by Mail
Rhode Island voters who are unable or unwilling to vote in person on Election Day can vote by mail. Mail-in ballots can be requested online or in writing. Mail-in ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day.
Early In-Person Voting
Rhode Island voters can vote early in person at their polling place for 20 days between Election Day, October 16th and November 4th.
Voter Registration
To vote in Rhode Island, voters must register at least 30 days before an election.
It is possible to register on the day, but in that case you can only vote for president and vice president, not for lower-ranking candidates.
How to Vote in Tennessee
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Texas.
Vote by Mail
According to the Associated Press, Tennessee will begin mailing out absentee ballots by September 21. To vote absentee in Tennessee, you must have a reason.
Early In-Person Voting
Early voting will take place from October 16th to October 31st.
Voter Registration
The deadline to register to vote in Tennessee is October 7th.
How to Vote in Vermont
This is your guide to registering and voting early. For comprehensive, up-to-date information on voting eligibility, procedures, and deadlines, Vote.gov Election Website Vermont.
Vote by Mail
Absentee ballots will be sent to military and overseas voters starting on September 21. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters starting on September 23.
Early voters may apply for an early voter absentee ballot by phone, in person, or in writing, and an authorized family member may apply on their behalf.
Early In-Person Voting
Early voters' absentee ballots must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 4th.
Voter Registration
Vermont individuals can register online, with a paper application, or at their local clerk's office.
