Early voting is starting in several states this week as the 2026 midterm elections are less than a month away.

In some states, voters can cast ballots as early as September. Most, though, open early voting

at some point in October ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Forty-seven states and Washington, DC, offer some form of early voting, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

While the rules, locations and timing of early voting varies depends based on where you live, the option to cast a ballot before Election Day makes the process more accessible for Americans.

Here's what you need to know about when and where you can vote early in your state.

When does early voting start? See the date for your state

Early voting dates and rules vary by state. Three states – Alabama, Mississippi and New Hampshire – do not have early voting, per NCSL.

Search for your state's early voting dates below:

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When are midterm elections?

The midterm general elections, which will be key in determining partisan control of Congress, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

All 435 districts in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate are up for election in the midterms, per Ballotpedia.

In some states, offices including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and more will be on the ballot. Voters can check details about their location election using Ballotpedia's sample ballot lookup tool here.