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Vote early in person


You can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. Some cities and towns also offer in-person absentee voting. If you are not registered, you can do so in person if you show proof of residence.

Locations

All voters have at least one location where they can vote early in person with an absentee ballot. View the list of voting locations before election day for upcoming elections, or contact your county election office.

Hours

If you are looking for the hours that a specific location is open, see the list of voting locations before election day.

For most elections, absentee voting locations must be open during their normal business hours starting 46 days before the election. Locations offering absentee ballots for federal, state or county elections must also be open:

  • The last Saturday before Election Day (9 a.m. — 3 p.m.)
  • The day before Election Day until 5 p.m.

Before the state general election, these additional hours are also required:

  • The Tuesday before Election Day until 7 p.m.
  • The second to last Saturday before Election Day (9 a.m. — 3 p.m.)
  • The last Sunday before Election Day (9 a.m. — 3 p.m.)

These additional hours do not apply to school districts holding standalone elections. 

Some local jurisdictions may provide additional absentee voting days or hours beyond the above required days and times. Call your jurisdiction for more information.

2024 Early Voting Dates

Presidential Primary

First day to vote early in person: Friday, January 19

Last day to vote early in person: Monday, March 4

Primary Election

First day to vote early in person: Friday, June 28

Last day to vote early in person: Monday, August 12

General Election

First day to vote early in person: Friday, September 20

Last day to vote early in person: Monday, November 4

Have an agent pick up your ballot (agent delivery)

In special situations, you may ask an agent to pick up and return an absentee ballot for you. This is called ‘agent delivery.’ Learn more about agent delivery.