Absentee Voting Begins in Seven More States as Election Season Heats Up

Absentee voting is now underway in Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont, joining over a dozen other states.

Absentee voting has started in Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont, expanding early voting options.
Indiana's 1st Congressional District and New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are highlighted as competitive House races to watch.
The historical context of early and absentee voting dates back to the Civil War, with significant expansions during World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Different states have varied rules for absentee and early voting, with some requiring specific reasons for mail-in ballots and others allowing no-excuse early voting.
Federal law mandates that absentee ballots for overseas and military voters must be sent by September 21, ensuring their participation in the election process.