Midterm Elections Don't Start on November 8th, That's When They End.

In many states, elections have already started. Make sure you’re all ready to vote.

By Olivia Eisenberg

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Are you registered to vote?

Check your voting registration status: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

Registered? Great.

Many states allow early voting. Check your state’s early voting laws: https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/

Did you already mail in your ballot? Check its status: https://www.vote.org/ballot-tracker-tools/

Still need to mail in your ballot? Here’s when you need to do so: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot-deadlines/

Voting in person? Here’s what you need to bring to vote: https://www.usa.gov/voter-id

Check your polling location: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

Not registered? No problem.

Many states allow same day voter registration. See if your state is one of them: https://ballotpedia.org/Same-day_voter_registration