Alaska, Colorado and Massachusetts began absentee voting on Friday, joining the majority of U.S. states with 2024 elections.
Including three states, 44 states and Washington, D.C., currently offer some form of early voting.
Here's everything you need to know to vote.
Forty-three states and Washington, D.C., have started early voting. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Key down-ballot races in today's early voting states
There are three congressional districts in each state where voting begins today.
- Greater Alaska Area: In 2022, moderate Democrat Mary Peltola pulled off a historic upset by defeating former Governor Sarah Palin in the state's final round of ranked-choice voting. This year, Republicans are hoping second-time candidate Nick Begich can return the state to Republican hands. Peltra has made fishing the focus of its campaign. Begich focuses on energy policy. This race is rated a Lean D in the FOX News Power Rankings.
Election workers work at the Webbville Voter Services Vote Center at the Denver Department of Elections on June 25, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Hyun Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado's 3rd Congressional District: District 3 spans much of western Colorado. Thanks to its largely rural, working-class population (Aspen being an exception), it has remained safely Republican for more than a decade. But in 2022, the race has dropped to just 546 votes. Incumbent Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is moving to safer Republican ground this year, making the race between former Democratic challenger Adam Frisch and Republican attorney Jeff Hurd. The ranking is Lean R.
- Colorado 8th District: The 8th Congressional District begins in rural Weld County, which President Trump won by 18 points in 2020. But the further down you go, the more suburban it becomes. Democratic turnout was high in Adams County, with Biden winning by 16 points and Democratic Rep. Yadira Carabeo scoring her first victory in 2022. This time, the incumbent will face Republican state politician Gabe Evans. This is a toss-up race.
How to vote in Alaska
Information about pre-registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit: Vote.gov and election website To Alaska.
Vote by mail
Absentee voting began Friday in Alaska. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive their ballot. State officials must receive requests for ballots by Oct. 26, and the ballots must be delivered to state officials by Nov. 5.
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early voting
Early voting is available in Alaska from October 21st to November 4th.
voter registration
Alaska residents can register to vote in person on Election Day. The deadline to register online or by mail was October 6th.
This week, 15 states are starting or expanding early voting programs. (Fox News)
How to vote in Colorado
Information about pre-registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit: Vote.gov and election website For Colorado.
Vote by mail
Absentee voting has begun in Colorado. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive their ballot. The state will actively mail ballots to voters between October 11th and October 18th. Those ballots must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.
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early voting
Early voting in Colorado runs from October 21st to November 4th.
voter registration
Colorado residents can register to vote in person, by mail or online at any time, including Election Day. October 28th is the last day to register to vote and receive a mail-in ballot.
How to vote in Massachusetts
Information about pre-registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please visit: Vote.gov and election website In the case of Massachusetts.
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Vote by mail
Massachusetts began absentee voting on Friday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive their ballot. State officials must receive requests for ballots by Oct. 29, and the ballots must be delivered to state officials by Nov. 5.
Dozens of states are currently offering early voting. (Fox News)
early voting
Massachusetts offers early voting from October 19th to November 1st.
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voter registration
Massachusetts residents have until October 26 to register to vote online or by mail.
