How to look up your sample ballot in each state
( NewsNation ) — As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches, NewsNation has you covered with all you need to know ahead of the race to the White House.
For first-time voters, familiarizing yourself with your sample ballot will help you be ready to make your choice come election day.
Here is a full guide to sample ballots, early voting and how to register to vote in your state:
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See Alabama sample ballot here
Early voting is not available in Alabama
How to register to vote in Alabama
See Alaska sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 through Election Day in most counties. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Alaska
See Arizona sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 9 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Arizona
See Arkansas sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Arkansas
See California sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4 in most counties. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in California
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See Colorado sample ballot here
Colorado has all mail-in voting. In-person centers open on Oct. 21 through Election Day. This can vary by county so be sure to check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Colorado
See Connecticut sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in Connecticut
See Delaware sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 25 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in Delaware
When does early voting begin in my state?
Washington, D.C.
See Washington, D.C., sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 28 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in the District of Columbia
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See Florida sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in Florida
See Georgia sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 15 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Georgia
See Hawaii sample ballot here
Hawaii has all mail-in voting; the earliest they can be turned in is Oct. 22. It ends Nov. 5
How to register to vote in Hawaii
See Idaho sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 in select counties and ends Nov. 1. Be sure to check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Idaho
See Illinois sample ballot here
Early voting begins Sept. 26 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Illinois
See Indiana sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Indiana
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See Iowa sample ballot here
Early voting starts for in-person absentee voters Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Iowa
See Kansas sample ballot here
Early voting begins as early as Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Kansas
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See Kentucky sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 23 for in-person absentee voting with an excuse. For those without, it begins Oct. 31 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in Kentucky
See Louisiana sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 18 and ends Oct. 29
How to register to vote in Louisiana
See Maine sample ballot here
Early voting starts for in-person absentee voters on Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 31
How to register to vote in Maine
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See Maryland sample ballot here
Early voting begins on Oct. 24 and ends Oct. 31
How to register to vote in Maryland
See Massachusetts sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Massachusettes
See Michigan sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in Michigan
See Minnesota sample ballot here
Early voting begins Sept. 20 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Minnesota
See Mississippi sample ballot here
Early voting begins Sept. 23 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in Mississippi
See Missouri sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 22 for some in-person absentee voters with an excuse. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Missouri
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See Montana sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Montana
See Nebraska sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Nebraska
See Nevada sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Nevada
New Hampshire
See New Hampshire sample ballot here
Early voting does not exist in New Hampshire
How to register to vote in New Hampshire
New Jersey
See New Jersey sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in New Jersey
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New Mexico
See New Mexico sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in New Mexico
New York
See New York sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in New York
North Carolina
See North Carolina sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in North Carolina
North Dakota
See North Dakota sample ballot here
Early voting varies by county. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in North Dakota
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See Ohio sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 3
How to register to vote in Ohio
See Oklahoma sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in Oklahoma
See Oregon sample ballot here
Early voting doesn't exist in Oregon
How to register to vote in Oregon
See Pennsylvania sample ballot here
Early voting doesn't occur, but mail-in ballots can be completed before Election Day; dates vary. Check your local election office for specifics
How to register to vote in Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
See Rhode Island sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Carolina sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 to Nov. 2
How to register to vote in South Carolina
South Dakota
See South Dakota sample ballot here
Early voting doesn't exist, but absentee ballots can be cast from Sept. 20 to Nov. 4
How to register to vote in South Dakota
See Tennessee sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 16 and ends Oct. 31
How to register to vote in Tennessee
See Texas sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Texas
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See Utah sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 1
How to register to vote in Utah
See Vermont sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 1 to Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Vermont
See Virginia sample ballot here
Early voting begins Sept. 20 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in Virginia
See Washington sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 18 and ends Nov. 5
How to register to vote in Washington
West Virginia
See West Virginia sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends Nov. 2
How to register to vote in West Virginia
See Wisconsin sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 22 to Nov. 3
How to register to vote in Wisconsin
See Wyoming sample ballot here
Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 4
How to register to vote in Wyoming
