Overview
- Roughly 5.7 to 6 million ballots were already returned statewide before Election Day, according to county and state tallies.
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the first semi‑official results released shortly after 8 p.m. from early and processed mail ballots.
- Vote‑by‑mail ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 4 and received by Nov. 12, and officials warn some areas may see delayed USPS postmarks, recommending secure drop boxes, vote centers, or a counter postmark at a post office.
- Same‑day registration and ballot replacement are available at vote centers, which also accept in‑person voting and ballot drop‑offs under the Voters Choice Act model.
- Post‑election processing includes a signature‑cure window through Nov. 30 at 5 p.m., county certification no sooner than Dec. 2, and statewide certification expected by mid‑December.