Early voting for the May 7 elections began at 7 a.m. on Monday. Before you head out to cast your vote, here’s all the info you need to know.
What is the election for?
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When are polls open? Where is my polling place?
Most polls will be open for early voting between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. between April 25 and May 3.
Some polling places have varied hours. To check for your nearest polling place, find your county below:
What if I want to vote by mail? How do I request a mail-in ballot?
Guidelines to send a mail-in ballot changed last year.
April 26 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for the May 7 election.
If you already have a ballot, it must be received by 5 p.m. and postmarked by 7 p.m. on May 9 at the location of the election on Election Day.
To see if you’re eligible for a mail-in ballot, click here.