States have already sent mail-in ballots to voters. Here's when you should expect yours.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot to vote in the 2022 midterms has passed. Here's when each state sent out ballots.
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- The 2022 midterm elections are on Tuesday, November 8.
- Many people will chose to vote by mail rather than in-person on Election Day.
- States have already sent absentee ballots out to voters. Here's when each state sent out ballots.
The last day to vote in the 2022 midterm elections is on Tuesday, November 8.
Many voters may have chosen to vote by mail. The deadline to request an absentee ballot has passed in most states, so voters should have already received their ballots in the mail.
Most states began sending mail-in ballots in September and October. Tennessee, however, sends ballots out in August. For states without a specified mailing date, like Hawaii, ballots must be received by voters at least 18 days before the election.
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington conduct all-mail elections, so all or most residents will receive an absentee ballot without having to submit a request. Voters in these states can still vote at the polls on Election Day if they wish to.
The deadline to submit your absentee ballot to election officials varies by state. Most states allow for the ballot to be postmarked by November 8, Election Day, however there are a select few states that require ballots to be received by Election Day, so make sure you check when your ballot is due so it's counted on time.
There are also mail-in ballot drop boxes at most polling places, so you can drop your ballot off in-person during early voting or on Election Day.
If you requested an absentee ballot, but have not yet received it, you can vote in-person at the polls on Election Day in most states. You may be required to submit a provisional ballot or sign an affidavit canceling your mail-in ballot if you vote at the polling place. Make sure you check what is required by your state to vote on Election Day if you did not receive your ballot in the mail.