Early Voting Begins Nationwide for Key Local and State Elections

Multiple regions across the United States are conducting early voting and preparing for upcoming elections scheduled for November 4, 2025. In Alachua County, Florida, early voting for the City of Gainesville Special Election Referendum begins October 31 with secure ballot intake stations available during early voting hours and on Election Day, requiring valid photo and signature ID. Iowa offers extended early voting hours for City Council and School Board elections, with absentee ballots due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Virginia's early voting continues through November 1, with various locations available and multiple options for returning absentee ballots, including mail and drop boxes, with deadlines extending to November 7 for mailed ballots. Ventura County, California, has opened multiple vote centers with accessible voting options, including curbside and remote accessible vote-by-mail systems, allowing voters flexibility and accommodations. Across these states, Election Day polls generally open at 7 a.m. and close between 7 and 8 p.m., with voters in line by closing time still permitted to vote.