Early Voting Ramps Up in Most States in October, and Voter Registration Deadlines Begin to Close. What’s Your Registration and Voting Plan?

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 1, 2024

Today’s Script

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You’re listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.

Early voting for the 2024 general election has begun in six states, either by mail or in-person. Another nine states begin next week. But, beware, voter registration begins closing next week in 14 states. Do you have a plan to vote?

Voting early has advantages. No lines, more time to make choices, fewer health concerns, and generally less hassle. And for mail-in or absentee voters, it allows time to “cure” your ballot if you make a mistake, if your state allows it.

Depending on your state’s rules, early voting can be by mail-in absentee or in-person absentee, universal mail-in ballot, or in-person at a designated polling place. One or more of those options has already begun in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, and Illinois. The week of Oct. 7th, early voting begins in California, Montana, Nebraska, Indiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Wyoming and Arizona.

But in order to vote early, or on election day, you must be registered. In the next 10 days, voter registration CLOSES in 14 states for mail, online and in-person registration for the general election. This includes South Carolina, Alaska, Rhode Island, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Missouri. In some states, online and mail registration deadlines may differ.

Find your state deadlines at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Groups Taking Action:

Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote

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