The Federalist's 2024 Battleground State Elections Guide

Here’s all the information you need to understand the election process in swing states throughout the country this cycle...

From ballot return deadlines to mail-in voting rules, here are all the key dates and information you’ll need to understand the election process in swing states throughout the country this cycle...

Arizona

In-Person Early Voting: Began on Oct. 9 and ends on Nov. 1.

Mail-In Voting: Ballots began to be mailed out Oct. 9...

Georgia

In-Person Early Voting: Begins on Oct. 15 and ends on Nov. 1. 

Mail-In Voting: Absentee ballots were sent to UOCAVA voters on Sept. 17.  Registrars began sending out absentee ballots for the general public on Oct. 7. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25...

Michigan

Voter Registration: Michiganders can register to vote at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day. They can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at the local clerk’s office.

In-Person Early Voting: ... early voting will start Oct. 26 at the latest, but communities can start the process earlier, allowing it to run for as many as 29 days...

Nevada

Voter Registration: The deadline to register online is Oct. 23. Mailed voter registration forms had to be postmarked by Oct. 8.

Nevada also offers same-day registration...

In-Person Early Voting: Begins on Oct. 19 and ends on Nov. 1.

Mail-In Voting: Every registrant listed as “active” on Nevada’s voter rolls is automatically mailed a ballot every election. Voters can request to opt out of this mailing list...

North Carolina

Voter Registration: The standard deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m., Oct. 11. However, North Carolinians can register to vote after the Oct. 11 deadline in person at early voting locations.

In-Person Early Voting: Begins Oct. 17 and ends at 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.

Mail-In Voting: Any registered voter in North Carolina can vote by mail for any reason...

Pennsylvania

Voter Registration: The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 21...

In-Person Early Voting: Pennsylvania treats early voting and mail-in voting the same...

Mail-In Voting: The deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot is Oct. 29. Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot...

Wisconsin

Voter Registration: ... eligible Wisconsinites can register to vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (Election Day). The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is Oct. 16.

In-Person Early Voting: Counties can offer early voting from Oct. 22 until Nov. 3, although the dates and office hours “vary by municipality.” 

Mail-In Voting: Absentee ballots begin being mailed out 47 days before November’s general election...