Election 2024: Find Your Ballot Online to Prepare for Early Voting
Here's how you can see what's on your state's ballot this election. For more information about the election, here's how to find out if you're registered to vote.
When is Election Day in 2024?
Election Day this year falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The general election has traditionally been held on the first Tuesday of November since 1845.
Additionally, many states also hold early voting periods for those looking to get a head start on the process or anyone who can't fit a trip to the polls into their weekday plans. Here's how to see if your state allows early voting . As of Friday, Sept. 20, early voting is underway in South Dakota, Minnesota and Virginia, with Illinois and Vermont to follow next week.
What else is on my ballot this year?
Aside from the headline-grabbing presidential race, many states have other federal-level offices up for grabs. These can include Senators, who have six-year term limits, and Representatives, who have two-year term limits and are therefore up for reelection during every presidential and midterm election year.
You might also find state legislature contests, as well as ballot initiatives that allow voters to decide on changes to state policy. Most will feature one or two ballot propositions, but some states, like California, will boast a handful of them, making the ability to find the referendums listed in one place essential for researching their stakes.
Where can I find my sample ballot online?
While you can wait for your election officials to send you a sample ballot in the mail to prepare for how you'll vote, many states share sample ballots online ahead of the election. For many states, this is done by county-level officials, but some state-level offices also offer sample ballot services. Many of these resources might also not be updated with general election ballots until closer to Election Day, as their ballots are still taking shape. Here are some of your options depending on where you live.
lets you find your sample ballot by county and party affiliation.
doesn't release sample ballots until 50 or so days before the election, but you can check out Alaska's ballot measures now .
does not have a central, statewide sample ballot information page, though certain counties allow you to view what's on your ballot on their websites. Otherwise, residents can check their address on Ballotpedia.
has a page which promotes the ability to see sample ballots, among other information.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
lets you view your sample ballot on the official secretary of state website .
shares sample ballots for major elections on its secretary of state website , but this year's general election ballots have not yet been posted.
provides certain election information via a page.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
lets you view a sample ballot on the official state government website .
does not currently have sample ballots listed for the 2024 election, but has provided them in the past . Available information can be found using .
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
lets you look up your sample ballot via the official state government website.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
provides certain election information via a page.
offers a list of sample ballots by county, but it has yet to be updated with general election ballots and still only shows 2024 primary information. This will likely update closer to Election Day.
offers the ability to view sample ballots online , but general election ballots will not be available until three weeks prior to Election Day.
has shared a variety of spreadsheets online with information about candidates and ballot measures but not in sample ballot form.
has sample ballots available online by county but refers to them as "proofing ballots."
provides lists of candidates by party affiliation which you can view by entering the address you're registered at. These lists, for now, lack a listing for the presidential race.
lets you view your ballot on its Michigan Voter Information Center site by entering the election you want to view, your county, jurisdiction and precinct, though the 2024 general election ballots are not yet available.
lets you check the candidates on your ballot on the Secretary of State's webpage by entering your address.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
lets voters check their sample ballots through the Secretary of State's Voter Information Lookup page.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
provides sample ballots on its Secretary of State's page, though general election ballots might not be available until closer to Election Day.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
New Hampshire lets you look up sample ballots by party on its Secretary of State website , but general election ballots may not be available until closer to Election Day.
New Jersey voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote, though they may not be available until later in September.
New Mexico lets you look up your sample ballot on its Secretary of State website's My Registration Information page .
New York voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote, though availability may vary.
North Carolina lets you look up sample ballots using Voter Search on its State Board of Elections website.
North Dakota lets you look up sample ballots using the My Voting Information page on its Secretary of State website.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote, and a county directory is available on its Secretary of State website.
provides sample ballot information, and more, on its Voter Portal page.
provides sample ballot information, and more, on its My Vote website .
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
Rhode Island lets you find your sample ballot via the Voter Information Center page on its Secretary of State website.
South Carolina lets you find your sample ballot by filling out its online form.
South Dakota lets your find your sample ballot via its Secretary of State Voter Information Portal site.
shares voting and sample ballot information through its app .
provides information about the candidates running in the general election on the Secretary of State's Current Election Information page.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
lets you find your sample ballot by logging into its My Voter Page
offers a list of general election candidates on its Department of Elections website , with sample ballots available on county election sites.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
West Virginia voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote, and a county directory is available on the Secretary of State's website.
lets you look up your sample ballot using a search tool on its official site.
voters can find sample ballots via the official county website where they are registered to vote.
A few nonpartisan websites also collect links to sample ballots, including Ballotpedia's Sample Ballot Lookup page and Vote411's voter guide . These sites, particularly Ballotpedia, will be able to provide you with up-to-date information wherever you are in the country, even if your state's specific resources haven't been updated for the general election yet.
Enter your address and Ballotpedia, for example, will provide you with an up-to-date listing of the races and candidates on your precinct's ballot. This includes a full list of candidates pursuing each office and their party affiliations, as well as a brief summation of any ballot initiatives.
Clicking any candidate's name will also provide you with a listing of available information about their background, including their past elected offices, careers prior to entering politics, education and religious affiliations, as well as links to their official campaign sites and social media profiles.
