Louisiana, Hawaii and Washington are implementing early voting

With just 18 days until Nov. 5, Louisiana, Hawaii and Washington each began the 2024 election on Friday, and residents in those states can now begin early voting.

Here's everything you need to know about voting in these states.

Key voting rounds in today's early voting states

Voting also begins today in two contested House districts. For a complete list of competitive races, see the latest Senate and House rankings.

• Alaska's at-large district: In 2022, moderate Democrat Mary Peltola pulled off a historic upset by defeating former Gov. Sarah Palin in the state's final round of ranked-choice voting. This year, Republicans are hoping that No. 2 candidate Nick Begich will return the state to Republican hands. Peltola has made the fishing industry the focus of her campaign; Begich focuses on energy policy. This race was most recently rated Lean D in the Fox News Power Rankings.
• Washington's 3rd District: This southwest Washington district is seeing a rematch between first-time Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Blue Dog Democrat recently proposed The President Biden is resigning from office, and Joe Kent, her Republican challenger. It's an upward trend in the power rankings.

How to vote in Louisiana

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Louisiana.

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Vote by mail

Louisiana has started mail-in voting. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot application by November 1st, and that ballot must be delivered to the township registrar by November 4th.

Early in-person voting

Louisiana counties are offering early in-person voting starting Friday and continuing through Nov. 1.

Voter registration

Online voter registration in Louisiana ended on October 15, while in-person and mail voter registration ended on October 7.

Louisiana is among the last states to begin early voting for the 2024 election. (Getty Images)

How to vote in Hawaii

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Hawaii.

Vote by mail

Hawaii has started mail-in voting. Voters must receive their ballots in the mail on Friday. These ballots must be delivered to election officials by November 5th.

Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot.

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Early in-person voting

Some counties in Hawaii are offering early in-person voting starting Oct. 22, but it varies by location. For more information, visit the state's website.

Voter registration

Hawaii residents have until Oct. 28 to register to vote by mail. You can register in person or online at any time up until Election Day.

Fifteen states launched or expanded their early voting programs this week. (Fox News Digital)

How to vote in Washington

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Washington.

Vote by mail

Washington began voting by mail on Friday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials will begin actively mailing ballots to eligible voters starting Friday. Ballots must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

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The vast majority of US states now offer some form of early voting. (Fox News Digital)

Early in-person voting

Washington is offering early in-person voting starting Friday and continuing through Election Day.

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Voter registration

Washington residents have until Oct. 28 to register to vote by mail or online. You can register in person at any time up until Election Day.