Early in-person voting begins for Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas

Early in-person voting begins Monday in Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas. Here's what you need to know about the state of affairs in these states and how you can vote in each state before Election Day.

Key down-bottom contests in today's early voting states

Voting also begins today in several battleground House districts. For a complete list of competitive races, see the latest Senate and House rankings.

Alaska's at-large district: In 2022, moderate Democrat Mary Peltola pulled off a historic upset by defeating former Gov. Sarah Palin in the state's final round of ranked-choice voting. This year, Republicans are hoping that No. 2 candidate Nick Begich will return the state to Republican hands. Peltola has made the fishing industry the focus of her campaign; Begich focuses on energy policy. This race was most recently rated Lean D in the Fox News Power Rankings.
Connecticut's 5th District: Rep. Jahana Hayes has represented this long-standing, Democratic-controlled district since 2019, but includes some of the reddest parts of the state, including Wolcott, Thomaston and Watertown counties. Hayes is running against former Connecticut state Sen. George Logan, who unsuccessfully ran for the same district in the midterm elections. It's Lean D in the power rankings.
28th District of Texas: Longtime Democratic 28th District Rep. Henry Cuellar is seeking his 10th term this year. He won his last race in the midterms by 13 points; Biden won the area by seven in the last presidential election. In May, the Justice Department charged him with money laundering, conspiracy and bribery. The embattled incumbent is running against former Republican Marine Commander Jay Furman. This race is Lean D.
34th District of Texas: Down to southeast Texas, where incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is seeking a fifth term in Congress. He won the midterms by eight and a half points. He faces former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores, who briefly represented the district in 2022. This Gulf Coast district is rated Lean D.

How to vote in Alaska

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Alaska.

Vote by mail

Alaska began Absentee voting earlier this month. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot application by October 26th and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

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Early in-person voting

Alaska is offering early in-person voting starting Monday, October 21st and continuing through November 4th.

Voter registration

Alaska residents can register to vote in person on Election Day. The deadline for online or mail registration was October 6th.

How to vote in Arkansas

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, procedures and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Arkansas.

Voting by letter:

Arkansas began voting by mail earlier this month. State officials must receive a ballot request by Oct. 29, and that ballot must be delivered to county officials by Nov. 5.

Early in-person voting:

Residents can vote early starting Monday, October 21st, with voting continuing through November 4th.

Voters arrive to cast their ballot at Grace United Methodist Church in Conway, Arkansas on March 1, 2016.

Voter registration:

October 7 is the deadline for voters to register in Arkansas, either by mail or in person at a local election office.