The first general election ballots have been sent out – here’s what you need to know about early and absentee votingThe US election is under way.By 5 November, millions of people will have already voted – whether by sending an absentee ballot in the mail, casting a ballot in person during their jurisdiction’s early voting period, or returning a ballot to a secure drop-box. Voting early or absentee allows voters some flexibility in their schedule – by casting a ballot early, they can avoid contending with bad weather, long lines or unexpected scheduling conflicts on election day. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/20/us-elections-2024-early-voting-explainer
Author : Alice Herman
Publish date : 2024-09-20 12:00:12
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US elections 2024: what is early voting, and can I do it?
