{
 "name": "U.S. voting deadlines for the November 3, 2026 election",
 "publisher": "Vote Clock",
 "home": "https://voteclock.org/",
 "election_date": "2026-11-03",
 "generated_on": "2026-10-31",
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  "local_time": "Filled only when the official source publishes an hour. Empty means the deadline is the day itself: never assume midnight.",
  "cutoff": "time = the hour is official; office_close = by the local election office's close of business; postmark = a mailed form must be postmarked by this date; day = the whole day.",
  "live": "https://api.voteclock.org/api/deadlines?state=OH returns one state's dates as the database holds them now."
 },
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   "state_code": "AK",
   "state_name": "Alaska",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-04",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Anchorage",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T07:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Applies to all registration methods.",
   "source_name": "Alaska Division of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.alaska.gov/candidates/?election=26genr",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alaska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AK",
   "state_name": "Alaska",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Anchorage",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-25T07:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "The Division of Elections must receive your by-mail application by Oct 24. To get your ballot electronically instead, apply online by 5 p.m. Alaska time on Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Alaska Division of Elections — Absentee and Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-information/absentee-and-early-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alaska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AK",
   "state_name": "Alaska",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM AKST",
   "timezone": "America/Anchorage",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Mail it postmarked by Election Day, or drop it off at any voting location by 8 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Alaska Division of Elections — Absentee and Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-information/absentee-and-early-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alaska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AK",
   "state_name": "Alaska",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM AKST",
   "timezone": "America/Anchorage",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Local time. The western Aleutians are on Hawaii-Aleutian Time.",
   "source_name": "Alaska Division of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.alaska.gov/candidates/?election=26genr",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alaska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AL",
   "state_name": "Alabama",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register to vote for the Nov 3 general election.",
   "source_name": "Alabama Secretary of State — 2026 Election Administration Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/AdminCalendar%20-2026.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alabama"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AL",
   "state_name": "Alabama",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mailed applications must reach your county absentee election manager by Oct 27. Hand-delivered applications are due Oct 29.",
   "source_name": "Alabama Secretary of State — Start of absentee voting, Nov 3, 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/node/3681",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alabama"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AL",
   "state_name": "Alabama",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "12:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T18:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "By mail, it must arrive by noon on Election Day. If you hand-deliver it, it's due by close of business on Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Alabama Secretary of State — Start of absentee voting, Nov 3, 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/node/3681",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alabama"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AL",
   "state_name": "Alabama",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Polling places on Eastern time (the Phenix City area) may be open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern, closing at 6 p.m. Central. Find your polling place through the Secretary of State.",
   "source_name": "Alabama Secretary of State — 2026 Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/2026-VoterGuide.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/alabama"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "The 30th day before the election is Sunday, Oct 4, so the deadline moves to Monday, Oct 5.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — 2026 Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sbec.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Election-Calendar-Rev.-6-2025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T13:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting is 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — 2026 Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sbec.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Election-Calendar-Rev.-6-2025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot (by mail or email)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "By mail or electronic means, your county clerk needs your application seven days before the election. In person or by designated bearer, you have until close of business Friday, Oct 30. Arkansas requires a qualifying reason.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — 2026 Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sbec.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Election-Calendar-Rev.-6-2025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "By mail, your county clerk must receive it by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. In person or by designated bearer: by close of business Friday, Oct 30.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AR",
   "state_name": "Arkansas",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:30 p.m., you can still vote. Find your polling place through the Arkansas Secretary of State voter lookup.",
   "source_name": "Arkansas Secretary of State — Voting in Arkansas",
   "source_url": "https://sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information/voting-in-arkansas",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arkansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AS",
   "state_name": "American Samoa",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Local absentee voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-08",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM SST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Pago_Pago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-08T19:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "In person at the Election Office for voters who will be traveling on Election Day — bring your airline ticket and voter ID. Open Saturdays and holidays too.",
   "source_name": "American Samoa Election Office, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.aselectionoffice.gov/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/american-samoa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AS",
   "state_name": "American Samoa",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register to vote",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "4:30 PM SST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Pago_Pago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Registration forms must be received by the Election Office by this date (30 days before). No same-day registration.",
   "source_name": "Federal Voting Assistance Program — American Samoa",
   "source_url": "https://www.fvap.gov/guide/chapter2/american-samoa",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/american-samoa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AS",
   "state_name": "American Samoa",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an off-island absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "4:30 PM SST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Pago_Pago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T03:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "For eligible voters living off-island (military, U.S. and ASG employees, students). Use ASG Form EO-08.",
   "source_name": "Federal Voting Assistance Program — American Samoa",
   "source_url": "https://www.fvap.gov/guide/chapter2/american-samoa",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/american-samoa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AS",
   "state_name": "American Samoa",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "1:30 PM SST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Pago_Pago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your ballot must reach the Chief Election Officer by 1:30 p.m. on Election Day, whether you mail it or deliver it.",
   "source_name": "Federal Voting Assistance Program — American Samoa",
   "source_url": "https://www.fvap.gov/guide/chapter2/american-samoa",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/american-samoa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by this date.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Secretary of State — Elections Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://azsos.gov/elections/calendar-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "11:59 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 general election, by 11:59 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Secretary of State — Elections Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://azsos.gov/elections/calendar-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-07",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early ballots are mailed and early in-person voting begins Oct 7. Your county recorder sets hours and locations.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information",
   "source_url": "https://azsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-info",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an early ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county recorder must receive your request by 5 p.m. on the 11th day before the election.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-542",
   "source_url": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00542.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early in-person voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "On-site early voting closes at 7 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day. Voters with an emergency can still vote in person through 5 p.m. Mon, Nov 2; check your county. Hours and locations vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-542",
   "source_url": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00542.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you can still vote. Find your polling place at Arizona.Vote.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Secretary of State — Arizona.Vote",
   "source_url": "https://arizona.vote/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "AZ",
   "state_name": "Arizona",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your early ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Phoenix",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county recorder must receive it — or you can drop it at any polling place in your county — by 7 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-548",
   "source_url": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00548.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/arizona"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Ballots go out to all voters",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot. Drop boxes open in early October.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting sites open Oct 5; vote centers in Voter's Choice Act counties open Oct 24. Hours and locations vary by county.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — Key dates, Nov 3, 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026/key-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person before conditional registration",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Hand-deliver the ordinary registration application by October 19. Office hours vary. Conditional registration and voting remain available October 20 through November 3.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 General Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/statewide-elections/2026-primary/election-guide/section-07-general-election-calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Register by mail (postmarked by this date)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "postmark",
   "detail": "Ordinary registration must be postmarked by October 19. Conditional registration remains available October 20 through November 3; consult the official instructions.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 General Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/statewide-elections/2026-primary/election-guide/section-07-general-election-calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online or by mail (same-day registration stays open)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register for the Nov 3 general election. After that, use same-day (conditional) registration at your county elections office or a voting location.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — Key dates, Nov 3, 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026/key-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a replacement ballot by mail (Oct 27 in LA County)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T06:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Oct 27 is the Los Angeles County last day to request one by mail; other counties may set their own date, so check yours. After this, get a replacement ballot in person at a vote center or your county elections office.",
   "source_name": "Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, replacement Vote by Mail ballot request (also San Bernardino County Key Dates)",
   "source_url": "https://www.lavote.gov/apps/votebymail",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-27",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Every active voter is mailed a ballot. Drop it off by 8 p.m., or mail it postmarked by Election Day so it arrives by Nov 10.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — Key dates, Nov 3, 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026/key-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote the same day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Conditional voter registration runs Oct 20–Nov 3; you'll vote a provisional ballot that counts once your registration is verified. Polls close at 8 p.m.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State — Key dates, Nov 3, 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026/key-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CA",
   "state_name": "California",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place or vote center through your county elections office.",
   "source_name": "California Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/california"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Ballots start going out",
   "local_date": "2026-10-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-02T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Counties mail ballots to all active voters from October 2 to 9.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://coloradosos.gov/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2026/PR20260923GeneralElection.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Voter service centers open",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Voter Service and Polling Centers open Oct 19 for in-person voting and registration.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State — GoVoteColorado",
   "source_url": "https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register and still get a mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-26",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Register or update by Oct 26 to be mailed a ballot. After that, register and get your ballot in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State — GoVoteColorado",
   "source_url": "https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polling centers open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you’re in line by 7:00 p.m., you can vote.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://coloradosos.gov/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2026/PR20260923GeneralElection.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote in person",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register and vote at a Voter Service and Polling Center through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State — Election Day FAQs",
   "source_url": "https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/FAQs/ElectionDay.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CO",
   "state_name": "Colorado",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks don't count.",
   "source_name": "Colorado Secretary of State — Mail ballot FAQs",
   "source_url": "https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/FAQs/mailBallotsFAQ.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/colorado"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person (same-day registration stays open)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-16",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-17T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Every way to register closes Oct 16: online by 11:59 p.m., in person at your registrar of voters until 8 p.m., by mail postmarked by Oct 16, and at the DMV by its close of business. Still open after that: same-day registration during early voting (Oct 19 to Nov 1) and on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Voter Registration Deadlines for November 3, 2026",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/voterfactsheets/2026-voter-reg/voter-registration-deadlines-11-03-26pub.pdf?rev=55ebd5b0c5fb4be3b756f970a1e88237&hash=52A39E3785B472950C8C15C210CB9945",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-15",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "10:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T14:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 19–Nov 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with 8 a.m.–8 p.m. hours on Oct 27 and 29.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/early-voting/early-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-01T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/early-voting/early-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Apply to your town clerk, online or on paper. Within 6 days of the election, use the emergency absentee ballot application.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your town clerk must receive it by the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day: by mail, in person, or in your town's secure drop box.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 8:00 p.m., you can still vote. Find your polling place through the Secretary of the State.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/voter_guide/2026/2026_voter_guide_final.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "CT",
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Same-day registration is not at your polling place: go to your town's designated same-day registration location, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. (be in line by 8 p.m.). It is also offered at early voting sites through Nov 1.",
   "source_name": "Connecticut Secretary of the State — Election Day Registration",
   "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/election-day-registration/election-day-registration",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/connecticut"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online and mailed registrations must be received by this date (21 days before Election Day). Missed it? You can still register in person at any Vote Center during early voting (Oct 26–Nov 1) or on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mailed registrations must be received by the Board by this date. After it, register in person at a Vote Center.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a mail ballot at a different address",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "DC mails a ballot to every registered voter automatically (mailing began Sep 28). Only voters who need the ballot sent somewhere other than their registration address need to apply.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-26",
   "local_time": "8:30 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-26T12:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early Vote Centers are open every day Oct 26–Nov 1, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. You can register there too.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day at Early Vote Centers, closing at 7 p.m.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Drop box or Vote Center by 8 p.m. on Election Day. By mail: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 13.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote at a Vote Center",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Same-day registration at any Vote Center on Election Day (7 a.m.–8 p.m.) and during early voting. Bring proof of DC residence.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — 2026 General Election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/getmedia/4d04f4a1-fb2a-4f8a-809f-d3f708f232df/2026-General-Election-Calendar-Version-08072025.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DC",
   "state_name": "District of Columbia",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: vote centers open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "You can vote at any vote center in DC, whatever your address.",
   "source_name": "DC Board of Elections — Election Day Vote Centers",
   "source_url": "https://www.dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/election-day-vote-centers",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/district-of-columbia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-10",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-11T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register if you aren't already registered. Military and overseas voters have until Oct 19.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-22",
   "local_time": "7:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-22T11:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Oct 22–24 and 26–27, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Oct 28–Nov 1, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. No early voting Oct 25.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "The Department of Elections must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "DE",
   "state_name": "Delaware",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Polls close at 8 p.m. Find your polling place through the Delaware Department of Elections at ivote.de.gov.",
   "source_name": "Delaware Department of Elections — General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/general.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/delaware"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Same deadline for paper applications: last day to register or change party affiliation for the Nov 3 general election.",
   "source_name": "Florida Division of Elections — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/election-dates/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Florida closes voter registration 29 days before an election. This is the last day to register or change party for the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "Florida Division of Elections — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/election-dates/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a vote-by-mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-22",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-22T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county Supervisor of Elections must receive your request by 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the election.",
   "source_name": "Florida Division of Elections — Vote-by-Mail",
   "source_url": "https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens in every county (some started Oct 19; varies by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Every county must hold early voting Oct 24–31. Counties may also open as early as Oct 19 and on Sun, Nov 1. Check your county Supervisor of Elections for dates, hours and sites.",
   "source_name": "Florida Statutes 101.657, Early voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/101.657",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends: Oct 31 in every county; some counties add Sun, Nov 1 (varies by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Every county's early voting runs through Sat, Oct 31. Some counties add Sun, Nov 1. Check your county Supervisor of Elections.",
   "source_name": "Florida Statutes 101.657, Early voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/101.657",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your vote-by-mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your Supervisor of Elections must receive it by 7 p.m. local time on Election Day, regardless of postmark. You can also use a secure drop box at your Supervisor's offices until 7 p.m. that day.",
   "source_name": "Florida Division of Elections — Vote-by-Mail",
   "source_url": "https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "FL",
   "state_name": "Florida",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you can still vote. Most of the Panhandle is on Central time, so polls there close an hour later by Eastern clocks. You vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Florida Division of Elections — Election Day Voting",
   "source_url": "https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/voting/election-day-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/florida"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Same deadline for paper applications.",
   "source_name": "Georgia Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/2026%20Short%20Calendar%20.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 general election.",
   "source_name": "Georgia Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/2026%20Short%20Calendar%20.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-13T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Advance voting runs Oct 13–30, including Saturdays. Hours and locations vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Georgia Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/2026%20Short%20Calendar%20.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Georgia counties take absentee applications from 78 to 11 days before the election. Your county registrar must receive yours by this date.",
   "source_name": "Georgia.gov — Vote by Absentee Ballot",
   "source_url": "https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of advance voting. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Georgia Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/2026%20Short%20Calendar%20.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county registrar must receive it by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Drop boxes are indoors and close when advance voting ends on Fri, Oct 30; after that, mail it or hand-deliver it to your county registrar.",
   "source_name": "Georgia.gov — Vote by absentee ballot",
   "source_url": "https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GA",
   "state_name": "Georgia",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place on your My Voter Page.",
   "source_name": "Georgia Secretary of State — How-to guide: voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/georgia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "GU",
   "state_name": "Guam",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Last day for the Election Commission to receive your registration",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Guam",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T13:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "The Guam Election Commission must receive your registration by Oct 19. Other registration methods may close earlier; check with the GEC.",
   "source_name": "Guam Election Commission — 2026 Important Dates",
   "source_url": "https://gec.guam.gov/2026-important-dates/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/guam"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Mail ballots should arrive",
   "local_date": "2026-10-16",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-16T10:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Hawaii votes by mail. Contact your county clerk if yours hasn’t arrived.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/newsletters/newsletter-january-2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Voter service centers open",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T10:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Voter service centers offer in-person voting and same-day registration Oct 20–Nov 3, closed Sundays. Hours and locations are set by each county.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — 2026 General Election Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/VoterGuide_2026_General_English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Register on paper",
   "local_date": "2026-10-26",
   "local_time": "4:30 PM HST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T02:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Paper applications must reach your County Elections Division by 4:30 p.m. You can also register online at any time, or register and vote the same day at a voter service center.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — 2026 General Election Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/VoterGuide_2026_General_English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Ask for your ballot at a different address",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T09:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Hawaii mails every registered voter a ballot, arriving by Oct 16. Apply only if you need it sent somewhere other than your mailing address.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/voting/absentee-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM HST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your County Elections Division must receive it by 7 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — 2026 General Election Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/VoterGuide_2026_General_English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote in person",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM HST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register and vote the same day at any voter service center in your county, through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — 2026 General Election Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/VoterGuide_2026_General_English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "HI",
   "state_name": "Hawaii",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: voter service centers open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM HST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Hawaii votes by mail. Your ballot must be received by 7:00 p.m. To vote in person, go to any voter service center in your county.",
   "source_name": "Hawaii Office of Elections — Voter Service Centers and Places of Deposit",
   "source_url": "https://elections.hawaii.gov/voter-service-centers-and-places-of-deposit/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/hawaii"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "In-person absentee voting starts Oct 14 at your county auditor's office. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Make a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://sos.iowa.gov/news-resources/secretary-pate-encourages-iowans-make-plan-vote-2026-general-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county auditor must receive your request by 5 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Make a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://sos.iowa.gov/news-resources/secretary-pate-encourages-iowans-make-plan-vote-2026-general-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Pre-register to vote",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. After that, register when you vote, with ID and proof of residence.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Voter registration",
   "source_url": "https://sos.iowa.gov/voters/voter-registration",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day for in-person early voting. Check your county auditor's hours.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Make a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://sos.iowa.gov/news-resources/secretary-pate-encourages-iowans-make-plan-vote-2026-general-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through your county auditor.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Code 49.73, Time of opening and closing polls (Iowa Legislature)",
   "source_url": "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/49.73.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "IA",
   "state_name": "Iowa",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register at your polling place with ID and proof of residence. Polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Election Day",
   "source_url": "https://sos.iowa.gov/voters/election-day",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/iowa"
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   "source_name": "Iowa Secretary of State — Make a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election (news release)",
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   "source_name": "Idaho Secretary of State — 2026 General Election (VoteIdaho.gov)",
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   "detail": "Request by 5 p.m. at VoteIdaho.gov or from your county elections office.",
   "source_name": "Idaho Secretary of State — 2026 General Election (VoteIdaho.gov)",
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   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
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   "detail": "Online pre-registration closes at midnight; paper forms are due at your county clerk by 5 p.m. After that, you can register and vote at an early voting site through Oct 30, or at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Idaho Secretary of State — 2026 General Election (VoteIdaho.gov)",
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   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
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   "detail": "Local time. Southern Idaho is on Mountain Time; the northern panhandle is on Pacific Time.",
   "source_name": "Idaho Secretary of State",
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   "detail": "Your ballot must arrive at your county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Idaho Secretary of State — Casting Your Ballot (VoteIdaho.gov)",
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   "detail": "Sept 24 is the first day election offices can offer early voting. Some start later; Chicago began Oct 1. Hours vary by election office.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Schedule and Registration Deadlines",
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   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Election authorities can begin mailing ballots to voters who applied to vote by mail.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 Abbreviated Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.il.gov/NewDocDisplay.aspx?%2fM0cs48zOKVZyk9eAbpEoxjoGz9b5YaGE%2bEuf7JVd2Tlx2Mybp2RbacEJVh848tnFOLoTd3G4cRsCxSj%2bcrL1MmhG9QsYgJ9OQfN8tD1KkmPvBQD4A79ueE2PGckPQYMfzun%2fNcdEPBADBxfMLWuQWW2SQSzfEepCflNufzhe1mN8bOxh%2f%2fuPw%3d%3d",
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   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T04:59:59.000Z",
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   "detail": "Regular registration closes Oct 6. After that, register online through Oct 18, or register and vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Schedule and Registration Deadlines",
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   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T05:00:00.000Z",
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   "detail": "From October 7 through Election Day, you can register and vote at the same time at your election authority’s office or other locations it chooses.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Schedule and Registration Deadlines",
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   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T04:59:59.000Z",
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   "detail": "Online registration through the State Board of Elections closes Oct 18.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections, Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.il.gov/Main/CalendarEventsAll.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
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   "label": "Early voting expands",
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   "detail": "Permanent early voting sites open, including on weekends and holidays. Check your election authority for locations and hours.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections — Election calendar, October 19, 2026",
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   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T04:59:59.000Z",
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   "detail": "By mail or online, your election authority must receive your application by Oct 29. You can still apply in person at your election authority's office through Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
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   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Hours vary by election office, so check yours before you go.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections, Election Calendar",
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   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
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   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
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   "detail": "Look up your polling place by address with the State Board of Elections, or ask your county clerk or election commission.",
   "source_name": "Illinois Election Code 10 ILCS 5/17-1, Hours of polls (Illinois General Assembly)",
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   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
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   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Grace-period registration runs Oct 7–Nov 3 at your election authority and designated sites; you must vote when you register. Polls close at 7 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections, Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.il.gov/Main/CalendarEventsAll.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
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   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:59:59.000Z",
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   "detail": "It must be postmarked on or before Election Day and arrive by Nov 17 to be counted. Postmarks now show the day mail is processed, so mail it early or use an official drop box by 7 p.m. on Nov 3.",
   "source_name": "Illinois State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
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   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Applications are due by close of business at your county voter registration office. Hours vary by county: Marion County's office closes at 4:30 p.m. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Oct 5.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Midnight deadline to submit an application online at IndianaVoters.com.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "In-person absentee voting at your circuit court clerk's office or a satellite site starts Oct 6. Every county must offer Saturday hours on Oct 24 and 31.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "local_date": "2026-10-22",
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county must have your application by 11:59 p.m., 12 days before the election; a postmark doesn't count. Indiana requires a reason listed in state law, such as being 65 or older, having a disability, or being away from your county all day on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/ways-to-vote/absentee-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T17:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "In-person absentee voting ends by noon on the Monday before Election Day (local time) at your county clerk's office. Satellite sites set by each county may close earlier; check yours.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
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   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Local time. The northwest and southwest corners of Indiana are on Central Time.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/Indiana/Indianapolis",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county election office must have it by 6 p.m. local time on Election Day; postmarks don't count.",
   "source_name": "Indiana Election Division — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/ways-to-vote/absentee-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/indiana"
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   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Also the deadline to update your name or address. Kansas has no same-day registration.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
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   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "21 days before Election Day. Paper forms go to your county election office.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
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   "state_code": "KS",
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   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Counties may open in-person advance voting and start mailing advance ballots Oct 14; every county must offer in-person advance voting by Oct 27. Check your county election office for sites and hours.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KS",
   "state_name": "Kansas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an advance ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Applications must reach your county election office by close of business on the Tuesday before the election. Include your Kansas driver's license number or a copy of your photo ID.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Statutes K.S.A. 25-1122(f)",
   "source_url": "https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch25/025_011_0022.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KS",
   "state_name": "Kansas",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "In-person advance voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "12:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T18:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Advance voting in person ends at noon the day before the election.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Statutes K.S.A. 25-1122(g)",
   "source_url": "https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch25/025_011_0022.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KS",
   "state_name": "Kansas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your advance ballot (polls close times vary by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Hand it in at your county election office, a drop box or any polling place in your county before polls close on Election Day (7 p.m. in most counties, as late as 8 p.m. in some). By mail: under a court order in effect for this election, ballots postmarked by Nov 3 count if they arrive by the last mail delivery on Fri, Nov 6. Mail it early.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Secretary of State — Advance voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ks.gov/elections/advance-voting-information.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KS",
   "state_name": "Kansas",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in most counties (varies by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Counties may open as early as 6:00 a.m. and close as late as 8:00 p.m. local time, so check your county's hours. Western Kansas counties on Mountain time keep the same local hours.",
   "source_name": "Kansas Secretary of State — Voter information",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ks.gov/elections/voter-information.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kansas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "4:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T20:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Online registrations must be received by 4 p.m. local time.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or at your county clerk's office",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Mailed registrations can be postmarked Oct 5 and still count. At the county clerk's office, registrations are accepted until close of business.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a mail-in absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Request through the state's online portal by 11:59 p.m., 14 days before the election. Mail-in absentee voting is limited to voters who qualify under Kentucky law.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Excused in-person absentee voting begins",
   "local_date": "2026-10-21",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "For voters with an eligible reason. Check your county clerk for days and hours.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "No-excuse early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-29T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "No-excuse early voting runs Oct 29–31 at your county clerk's office or a designated site. If you qualify for an excuse, in-person absentee voting runs Oct 21–23 and 26–28.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-01T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of no-excuse early voting. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Local time. Eastern Kentucky is on Eastern Time; western Kentucky is on Central Time.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "KY",
   "state_name": "Kentucky",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail-in ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county clerk must receive it before 6 p.m. local time on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Kentucky State Board of Elections — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/kentucky"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register in person, by mail or at OMV",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Online registration through GeauxVote stays open until Oct 13.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "GeauxVote online registration closes Oct 13.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "8:30 AM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T13:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 20–27, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., except Sunday, Oct 25.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "4:30 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T21:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Request online through the Voter Portal or in writing through your parish registrar of voters. Louisiana limits absentee voting by mail to voters who qualify under state law.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "4:30 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T22:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your parish registrar of voters must have it by 4:30 p.m. the day before Election Day (sequestered jurors and eligible hospitalized voters have until polls close). Mail can take 3–5 days.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "LA",
   "state_name": "Louisiana",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through GeauxVote.",
   "source_name": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/louisiana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-17",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-17T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 17–30. Hours and locations vary by city and town.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — 2026 Information for Voters",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/information-for-voters/archive/IFV_2026%20English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-25T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online until 11:59 p.m. on Oct 24; in person by 5 p.m. on Oct 24; by mail with a form postmarked by Oct 24.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — 2026 Information for Voters",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/information-for-voters/archive/IFV_2026%20English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply to vote by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your local election office must receive your application by 5 p.m. Apply earlier if you plan to mail your ballot back.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — 2026 Information for Voters",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/information-for-voters/archive/IFV_2026%20English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends (Oct 30 at the latest; varies by town)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting can run through Fri, Oct 30, but many cities and towns have limited or no Friday hours, so yours may end sooner. Check your town's schedule.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — 2026 Information for Voters",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/information-for-voters/archive/IFV_2026%20English.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail-in ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Get it to your local election office or a drop box by the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots mailed and postmarked by Election Day also count if they arrive by 5 p.m. on Fri, Nov 6.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — Voting by Mail",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-by-mail.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MA",
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the Secretary of the Commonwealth.",
   "source_name": "Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth",
   "source_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/recent-updates/upcoming-elections.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/massachusetts"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online by Oct 13, or mail postmarked by Oct 13. After that, register and vote the same day during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-22",
   "local_time": "7:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-22T11:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 22–29, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a mail-in ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Requests for a ballot by mail or fax must be received by Oct 27. To get your ballot by email, request online by Oct 30.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the State Board of Elections.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register in person at your polling place. Bring proof of address.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MD",
   "state_name": "Maryland",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail-in ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Mail it postmarked by Nov 3, or put it in an official drop box or deliver it to your local board of elections by 8 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Maryland State Board of Elections — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maryland"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "In-person absentee voting begins",
   "local_date": "2026-10-04",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "At your town or city clerk’s office.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/general-election-two-months-away-secretary-states-office-provides-update-maine-election-1",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-13T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Online by 5 p.m.; mailed forms must reach your town or city clerk by close of business. After that, register in person at your town office or at the polls on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — State of Maine Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/state-of-maine-voter-guide",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-29T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Request online or from your town or city clerk by close of business on Oct 29 (office hours vary by town). Later requests are possible only in special circumstances.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — Absentee ballot requests for Nov 3 election",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/maine-voters-can-request-absentee-ballots-nov-3-election-starting-today-ballots-will-be-mailed",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "In-person absentee voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "In-person absentee voting at town and city offices runs through Oct 29, subject to office hours.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — Absentee ballot requests for Nov 3 election",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/maine-voters-can-request-absentee-ballots-nov-3-election-starting-today-ballots-will-be-mailed",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your town or city must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — Absentee ballot requests for Nov 3 election",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/maine-voters-can-request-absentee-ballots-nov-3-election-starting-today-ballots-will-be-mailed",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register in person at your polling place until polls close.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — State of Maine Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/state-of-maine-voter-guide",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ME",
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls close at 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Polls open between 6:00 and 10:00 a.m. depending on your town, and all close at 8:00 p.m. You can register and vote on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Maine Secretary of State — Elections FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/elections_faq.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/maine"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register online or by mail. After that, register in person at your city or township clerk's office.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens in every community (some started earlier; varies by community)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Every community must hold early voting Oct 24–Nov 1. Communities may add days, starting as early as Oct 5, and may also open Mon, Nov 2. Check your city or township clerk for dates, hours and sites.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Early in-person voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/early-in-person-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your clerk must receive a request to mail you a ballot by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends: Nov 1 in most communities, Mon, Nov 2 in some (varies by community)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Required early voting ends Sun, Nov 1. Starting in 2026, communities may also offer early voting on Mon, Nov 2. Check your city or township clerk.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Early in-person voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/early-in-person-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 8:00 p.m., you can still vote. Four western Upper Peninsula counties are on Central time and keep the same local hours.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Elections and Voting FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/elections-and-campaign-finance/elections-and-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register in person and vote",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "From Oct 20 through Election Day, register in person at your city or township clerk's office with proof of residency.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MI",
   "state_name": "Michigan",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/Detroit",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your city or township clerk must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Michigan Secretary of State — Absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/michigan"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-18",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-18T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Vote early in person at your local elections office or by mail. Hours vary by location.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State — 2026 Vote Early flyer",
   "source_url": "https://sos.mn.gov/media/n31bt5gc/2026voteearlyab.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register in advance",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register in advance. You can also register when you vote early or at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State — 2026 Vote Early flyer",
   "source_url": "https://sos.mn.gov/media/n31bt5gc/2026voteearlyab.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to vote early in person. Hours vary by location.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State — 2026 Vote Early flyer",
   "source_url": "https://sos.mn.gov/media/n31bt5gc/2026voteearlyab.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot: drop off by 5 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Hand-deliver it or use a drop box by 5 p.m. on Election Day (8 p.m. in towns that vote entirely by mail). By mail, it must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark isn't enough.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State — Ballot drop box locations",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/ballot-drop-box-locations/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the Secretary of State.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sos.mn.gov/about-the-office/news-room/secretary-simon-highlights-2026-election-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MN",
   "state_name": "Minnesota",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register at your polling place on Election Day. Bring proof of residence.",
   "source_name": "Minnesota Secretary of State — 2026 Vote Early flyer",
   "source_url": "https://sos.mn.gov/media/n31bt5gc/2026voteearlyab.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/minnesota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-07",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to register for the Nov 3 election: online, in person at your local election authority, or by mail with a form postmarked by Oct 7. Missouri law (RSMo 115.135) sets the cutoff at 5:00 p.m., or your election office's normal closing time if that is later.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "No-excuse early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "From Oct 20, any registered voter can vote absentee in person without giving a reason, at a location chosen by the local election authority. Bring a photo ID. Voters with a qualifying reason could start Sept 22. Hours vary by election office.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — How to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-21",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "A mailed or faxed request must reach your local election authority by 5:00 p.m. on Oct 21. Missouri requires a qualifying reason to vote absentee by mail. You can still vote absentee in person through Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — How to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to vote absentee in person at your local election authority's office. Voting ends at 5:00 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — How to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your local election authority must receive your absentee ballot by the time the polls close at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark is not enough.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — Voting Rights FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/votingrights",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MO",
   "state_name": "Missouri",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you can still vote. Bring an accepted photo ID. Find your polling place with the Secretary of State's voter lookup.",
   "source_name": "Missouri Secretary of State — How to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/missouri"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Last day to register (no same-day registration)",
   "local_date": "2026-09-04",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-04T13:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Registration closes 60 days before an election. No same-day registration.",
   "source_name": "Commonwealth Election Commission — 2026 General Election important dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/2026/2026_GE_Important_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-09",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-09T13:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Deadline for absentee applications by mail or electronically (25 days before). Applications opened Aug 20.",
   "source_name": "Commonwealth Election Commission — 2026 General Election important dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/2026/2026_GE_Important_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens (Saipan, Tinian, Rota)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-26T14:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting is for voters with a qualifying reason under CNMI law, such as travel, work or medical reasons. Northern Islands early voting began earlier. Check with the Commonwealth Election Commission.",
   "source_name": "Commonwealth Election Commission — 2026 General Election important dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/2026/2026_GE_Important_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Check site hours with the Commonwealth Election Commission.",
   "source_name": "Commonwealth Election Commission — 2026 General Election important dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/2026/2026_GE_Important_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T09:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Your absentee ballot must reach the Commonwealth Election Commission by Election Day; mail it early and do not count on a postmark.",
   "source_name": "Commonwealth Election Commission — Election Law",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/CNMI_Election_Law.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MP",
   "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM ChST",
   "timezone": "Pacific/Saipan",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T09:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chamorro Standard Time on Tuesday, November 3.",
   "source_name": "CNMI Commonwealth Election Commission",
   "source_url": "https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/northern-mariana-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MS",
   "state_name": "Mississippi",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "In-person absentee voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-21",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-21T13:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at your circuit clerk's office, plus Saturdays Oct 24 and 31, 8 a.m.–noon. Mississippi requires an eligible reason to vote absentee.",
   "source_name": "Mississippi Secretary of State — 2026 Elections Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/2026%20Elections%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/mississippi"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MS",
   "state_name": "Mississippi",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Register in person at your circuit clerk's or municipal clerk's office, or mail an application postmarked by this date.",
   "source_name": "Mississippi Secretary of State — 2026 Elections Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/2026%20Elections%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/mississippi"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MS",
   "state_name": "Mississippi",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "In-person absentee voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "12:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T17:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last chance to vote absentee in person is noon on Saturday, Oct 31.",
   "source_name": "Mississippi Secretary of State — 2026 Elections Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/2026%20Elections%20Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/mississippi"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MS",
   "state_name": "Mississippi",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the Secretary of State.",
   "source_name": "Mississippi Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sos.ms.gov/news/secretary-michael-watson-announces-national-voter-registration-month-0",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/mississippi"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MS",
   "state_name": "Mississippi",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by your circuit clerk within five business days — by 5 p.m. Nov 10.",
   "source_name": "Mississippi Secretary of State — Absentee Voting Information",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/yall-vote/absentee-voting-information",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/mississippi"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MT",
   "state_name": "Montana",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Regular registration closes",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM MDT",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Late registration continues in person at your county election office: Fri Oct 30 (8–5), Mon Nov 2 (8–noon), and Election Day until 8 p.m. Montana's Saturday session (Oct 31) is not offered because a court blocked SB 490.",
   "source_name": "Montana Secretary of State — Close of Regular Registration (VoteMT.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://votemt.gov/events/close-of-regular-registration/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/montana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MT",
   "state_name": "Montana",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "12:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T19:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county election office must have your application before noon on the day before Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Montana Code Annotated 13-13-211 (Montana Legislature)",
   "source_url": "https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0130/chapter_0130/part_0020/section_0110/0130-0130-0020-0110.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/montana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MT",
   "state_name": "Montana",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "You can register and vote at your county election office until 8 p.m. on Election Day. A court order blocked SB 490, which would have ended Election Day registration at noon — confirm with your county election office.",
   "source_name": "Montana Secretary of State — Same-Weekend Voter Registration (VoteMT.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://votemt.gov/same-weekend-registration/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/montana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MT",
   "state_name": "Montana",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county election office must receive it by 8 p.m. (when polls close) on Election Day. The state advises mailing it at least a week ahead or dropping it off at your county election office.",
   "source_name": "Montana Secretary of State — Voter Calendar (VoteMT.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://votemt.gov/voter-calendar/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/montana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "MT",
   "state_name": "Montana",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "A precinct with fewer than 400 voters may open later, but must be open from noon to 8:00 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Montana Code Annotated 13-1-106 (Montana Legislature)",
   "source_url": "https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0130/chapter_0010/part_0010/section_0060/0130-0010-0010-0060.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/montana"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register in advance (same-day registration stays open during early voting)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-09",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-09T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Registration forms are due by 5 p.m.",
   "source_name": "NC State Board of Elections — Voter Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/event-terms/voter-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-15",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-15T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "In-person early voting runs Oct 15–31. Sites and hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "NC State Board of Elections — Voter Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/event-terms/voter-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Any registered voter can vote by mail; request by 5 p.m.",
   "source_name": "NC State Board of Elections — Voter Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/event-terms/voter-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote during early voting",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "3:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T19:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Missed Oct 9? Register and vote at the same time at any early voting site in your county, Oct 15–31. Bring proof of residence. Not available on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "North Carolina State Board of Elections — Upcoming Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "3:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T19:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31.",
   "source_name": "NC State Board of Elections — Voter Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/event-terms/voter-dates-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county board of elections must receive it by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, by mail or in person.",
   "source_name": "North Carolina State Board of Elections — Upcoming Election",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NC",
   "state_name": "North Carolina",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the State Board of Elections.",
   "source_name": "North Carolina State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting may open (county option)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Counties may offer early voting during the 15 days before Election Day. In-person absentee voting at your county auditor's office has been available since Sep 24.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Century Code 16.1-07-15 (early voting during the fifteen days immediately before the election)",
   "source_url": "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t16-1c07.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends (varies by county; only where the county offers it)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Each county decides whether to offer early voting, and its auditor sets the days and hours within the 15 days before Election Day (Oct 19–Nov 2). Check your county auditor.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Century Code 16.1-07-15, Early voting",
   "source_url": "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t16-1c07.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot (no set deadline; apply early)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "No excuse needed. There is no set deadline, but the ballot must be back by close of polls on Nov 3, so apply early. If an emergency comes up, you can ask your county auditor for an emergency ballot on Election Day; it must be returned by 4 p.m. that day.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Century Code 16.1-07-05",
   "source_url": "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t16-1c07.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot (by close of polls; varies by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Must reach your county auditor (by mail, county drop box, or in person) before polls close on Election Day: 7 to 9 p.m. local time, depending on your county. Absentee ballots are not accepted at polling places.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Century Code 16.1-07-09",
   "source_url": "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t16-1c07.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "No voter registration — vote with a valid ND ID (poll hours vary by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "North Dakota is the only state with no voter registration. Bring a valid North Dakota driver's license, ID card, or tribal ID with your current address. Polls close between 7 and 9 p.m. local time depending on your county.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Secretary of State — Voting in North Dakota",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/voting-north-dakota",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "ND",
   "state_name": "North Dakota",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls close between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. (varies by county)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Each county sets its hours: polls open by 9:00 a.m. and close no earlier than 7:00 p.m. and no later than 9:00 p.m. local time. Check your location's hours in the Secretary of State's voter portal.",
   "source_name": "North Dakota Century Code 16.1-01-03",
   "source_url": "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t16-1c01.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/north-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting begins",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "At your county election office.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — 2026 Official Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/2026_Election_Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-16",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-17T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online, by mail or through the DMV by Oct 16. After that, register in person at your county election office until 6 p.m. on Oct 23.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — 2026 Official Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/2026_Election_Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to register in person at your county election office, by 6 p.m. local time (Mountain time in the Panhandle).",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — 2026 Official Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/2026_Election_Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an early voting ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Submit your application by 6 p.m. local time (Mountain time in the Panhandle) to have a ballot mailed to you.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — 2026 Official Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/2026_Election_Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "You can vote early at your county election office until the day before the election. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — 2026 Official Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/2026_Election_Calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your early voting ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your ballot must arrive at your county election office or a county drop box by the close of polls at 8 p.m. Central (7 p.m. Mountain) on Election Day. Postmarks don't count.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/early-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NE",
   "state_name": "Nebraska",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "In the Mountain time zone, polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Secretary of State — Election Day FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/election-day-faq",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nebraska"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NH",
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register early with your town or city clerk (last day varies by town, Oct 21–28)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-28",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-29T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "There is no single statewide date. Each town's supervisors of the checklist pick the day of their final session, 6 to 13 days before Election Day: for Nov 3 that is between Wed, Oct 21 and Wed, Oct 28. Call your town or city clerk for your town's date. After it, you can still register at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "New Hampshire RSA 654:27, Supervisors of the Checklist Sessions (General Court)",
   "source_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LXIII/654/654-27.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-hampshire"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NH",
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "12:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T17:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Absentee voting needs a reason (out of town, work or caregiving, disability, religious observance, or a winter storm warning). Requests by mail must arrive by noon Nov 2; in person at your clerk's office until 5 p.m. Nov 2. New Hampshire has no early in-person voting.",
   "source_name": "New Hampshire Secretary of State — Absentee Ballots",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/absentee-ballots",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-hampshire"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NH",
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "By mail: must reach your clerk by 5 p.m. on Election Day. In person: by 5 p.m. the day before (Nov 2).",
   "source_name": "New Hampshire Secretary of State — Absentee Ballots",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/absentee-ballots",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-hampshire"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NH",
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls close at 7:00 p.m. or later",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Each town or city sets its hours: polls open by 11:00 a.m. and close no earlier than 7:00 p.m. Many close at 8:00 p.m. Check with your town or city clerk. You can register and vote at the polls.",
   "source_name": "New Hampshire RSA 659:4, Hours of Polling (General Court)",
   "source_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LXIII/659/659-4.htm",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-hampshire"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NH",
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote at the polls (poll hours vary by town)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Every polling place registers voters on Election Day, until your polls close (7 p.m. or later, depending on your town). Bring proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile.",
   "source_name": "New Hampshire Secretary of State — Register to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/register-vote",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-hampshire"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register or update your registration for the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — Voting FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-faq.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "10:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 24–Nov 1: at least 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday.",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — Voting FAQs",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-faq.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for a mail-in ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county clerk must receive mailed applications by Oct 27. You can still apply in person at the county clerk's office until 3 p.m. on Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — Voting FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-faq.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-01T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting (Sunday hours, at least 10 a.m.–6 p.m.).",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — Voting FAQs",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-faq.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail-in ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Put it in a county drop box or deliver it to your county Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or mail it postmarked by Nov 3 so it arrives by Nov 9. Mail-in ballots can't be returned at a polling place or an early voting site.",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — Voting FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-faq.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NJ",
   "state_name": "New Jersey",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the New Jersey Division of Elections at Vote.NJ.Gov. Mail-in ballots can't be returned at a polling place.",
   "source_name": "New Jersey Division of Elections — How to Vote, General Election 2026",
   "source_url": "https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/flyer-how-to-vote/2026-11-how-to-vote-english.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-jersey"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-06",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting starts at county clerk offices Oct 6; more sites open Oct 17. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Early Voting in Person",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/early-voting-in-person/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-06",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online and mail registration close Oct 6; a mailed form must be dated or postmarked by then. After that you can still register and vote the same day in person during early voting and on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Voter Registration FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/voter-registration/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Early voting expands to more sites",
   "local_date": "2026-10-17",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-17T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Check your county clerk for locations and hours.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Early Voting in Person",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/early-voting-in-person/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county clerk must receive your request by this date; a postmark isn't enough.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Absentee Voting by Mail FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/absentee-voting-by-mail/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-01T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Hours vary by site.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Early Voting in Person",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/early-voting-in-person/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling location and sample ballot at NMVote.org. You can register and vote on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Election Day information",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/2026/06/01/secretary-of-state-maggie-toulouse-oliver-provides-primary-election-day-information/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Return it to your county clerk's office or any Election Day polling location in your county by 7 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Absentee and Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/absentee-and-early-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NM",
   "state_name": "New Mexico",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register and vote the same day at your county clerk's office or any polling place in your county on Election Day, and at participating early voting sites. Bring a photo ID. Polls close at 7 p.m.",
   "source_name": "New Mexico Secretary of State — Same Day Voter Registration FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-05",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-mexico"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-06",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-07T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Standard registration closes Oct 6. You can still register online, or in person while voting, through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Revised Statutes 293.560, Close of registration (Nevada Legislature)",
   "source_url": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-293.html#NRS293Sec560",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-17",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-17T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 17–30, with same-day registration. Hours and sites vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-information",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online and still get a mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Register or update online by Oct 20 and you'll still be mailed a ballot. From Oct 21 through Election Day you can still register, but you'll have to vote in person.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — 2026 General Election information (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3800/23",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-information",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through your county clerk or registrar.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — voter checklist news release, 2026 election dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3688/33",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register and vote in person at an Election Day vote center until polls close at 7 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — 2026 General Election information (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3800/23",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NV",
   "state_name": "Nevada",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Every active voter is mailed a ballot. Drop it off by 7 p.m. on Election Day, or mail it postmarked by Election Day so it arrives by 5 p.m. on Nov 7.",
   "source_name": "Nevada Secretary of State — 2026 General Election information (news release)",
   "source_url": "https://www.nvsos.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3800/23",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/nevada"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 24–Nov 1. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "New York State Attorney General — 2026 election key dates",
   "source_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/election-key-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person (application must be received)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-25T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your application must be received by a board of elections by Oct 24.",
   "source_name": "New York State Board of Elections — Registration and voting deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://elections.ny.gov/registration-and-voting-deadlines",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an early mail or absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-25T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mail and online requests must be received by Oct 24. You can still request one in person at your board of elections until Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "New York State Attorney General — 2026 election key dates",
   "source_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/election-key-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "New York State Attorney General — 2026 election key dates",
   "source_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/election-key-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "9:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through your county board of elections.",
   "source_name": "New York State Board of Elections",
   "source_url": "https://elections.ny.gov/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "NY",
   "state_name": "New York",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mail it postmarked by Election Day so it arrives by Nov 10, or deliver it in person to your county board of elections or any poll site in your county by 9 p.m. on Election Day (or to an early voting site during early voting).",
   "source_name": "New York State Attorney General — 2026 election key dates",
   "source_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/election-key-dates",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/new-york"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "9:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "County boards of elections and the Secretary of State's office stay open until 9 p.m. for registration. BMV offices, libraries and other agencies close at their regular hours.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Voting Schedule",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voting-schedule",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Ohio closes registration 30 days before an election; when that day falls on a Sunday or holiday it moves to the next business day. This is the last day to register or update your address.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Elections FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questions",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mailed forms must be postmarked by this date.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Elections FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questions",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-06",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T12:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "In-person early voting at your county board of elections starts Oct 6. Hours are set statewide and lengthen in the final week — check your board's schedule.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Voting Schedule",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voting-schedule",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "8:30 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county board of elections must receive your application by 8:30 p.m., seven days before Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Voting Schedule",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voting-schedule",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-01",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-01T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day is Sunday, Nov 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no in-person early voting on Monday, Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Voting Schedule",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voting-schedule",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county board of elections must receive it by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks don't count. Return it by mail or deliver it to your board or its drop box. Military and overseas ballots sent by mail may arrive up to four days later.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State — Elections FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questions",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OH",
   "state_name": "Ohio",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the Ohio Secretary of State.",
   "source_name": "Ohio Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voting-schedule-text-only",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/ohio"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-09",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-10T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register or update your registration for the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board — 2026 Voter Information Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/dates-and-deadlines/2026-voter-information-calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Request by 5 p.m. through the OK Voter Portal or your county election board.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/elections/homepage-redirect.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-28",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-28T13:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting is Oct 28–30, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Oct 31, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board — 2026 Voter Information Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/dates-and-deadlines/2026-voter-information-calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "2:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T19:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board — 2026 Voter Information Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/dates-and-deadlines/2026-voter-information-calendar.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Mailed ballots must reach your County Election Board by 7 p.m. on election night. Hand-delivered ballots must arrive by close of business on Monday, Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OK",
   "state_name": "Oklahoma",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the State Election Board.",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma State Election Board",
   "source_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oklahoma"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OR",
   "state_name": "Oregon",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online by 11:59 p.m., mailed forms postmarked by Oct 13, or in person at your county elections office.",
   "source_name": "Oregon Secretary of State — Voter registration",
   "source_url": "https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/registration.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oregon"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OR",
   "state_name": "Oregon",
   "kind": "other",
   "label": "Ballots start going out",
   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Oregon votes by mail. Every registered voter is mailed a ballot.",
   "source_name": "Oregon Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/current-election.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oregon"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OR",
   "state_name": "Oregon",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Every registered voter is mailed a ballot starting Oct 14. Drop it at an official drop site by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or mail it so it is postmarked by Election Day. The Secretary of State advises mailing it at least a week early, or asking the post office for a manual postmark.",
   "source_name": "Oregon Secretary of State — 2026 General Election voter guide",
   "source_url": "https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/toolkit/2026-Dont-Wait-Vote-Early-General-Election-English-11x17.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oregon"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "OR",
   "state_name": "Oregon",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: ballot drop sites close at 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Oregon votes by mail. Most of the state is on Pacific Time; most of Malheur County is on Mountain Time.",
   "source_name": "Oregon Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/current-election.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/oregon"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "PA",
   "state_name": "Pennsylvania",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register or update your registration for the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "Pennsylvania Department of State — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/pennsylvania"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "PA",
   "state_name": "Pennsylvania",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-27",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot; your county election office must receive it by 5 p.m. After that, an emergency absentee ballot is available if something unexpected keeps you from the polls, until 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Pennsylvania Department of State — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/pennsylvania"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "PA",
   "state_name": "Pennsylvania",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 8:00 p.m., you can still vote. Find your polling place on pa.gov.",
   "source_name": "Pennsylvania Department of State — Find your polling place",
   "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/pennsylvania"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "PA",
   "state_name": "Pennsylvania",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county election office must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark isn't enough.",
   "source_name": "Pennsylvania Department of State — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/pennsylvania"
  },
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   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-04",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T03:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Applies to all registration methods.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Last day to apply for a mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your application must be received.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting begins",
   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "At your local board of canvassers.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "4:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting at the location your city or town designates ends at 4 p.m. the day before Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "The Board of Elections must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Mail it (allow at least seven mailing days), use an official drop box, or hand-deliver it.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "RI",
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through the Secretary of State.",
   "source_name": "Rhode Island Secretary of State, 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Forms/Elections/Guides/2026ElecCal.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/rhode-island"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-02",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-02T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "In-person registration at your county voter registration office closes Oct 2. Online, email or fax registration runs through Oct 4, and mailed forms must be postmarked by Oct 5.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-04",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-05T03:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Register at scvotes.gov.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Register by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by Oct 5.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "8:30 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T12:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 19–31, Monday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., at early voting centers in your county.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Early Voting, 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county voter registration office must receive your application by 5 p.m. South Carolina requires a qualifying reason to vote absentee, such as being 65 or older, having a disability, or being away during early voting and on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/absentee-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Early Voting, 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-06",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county voter registration office must receive it by 7 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission — Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SC",
   "state_name": "South Carolina",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place at scvotes.gov.",
   "source_name": "South Carolina Election Commission",
   "source_url": "https://scvotes.gov/national-voter-registration-day-highlights-south-carolinas-upcoming-voter-registration-deadline/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-carolina"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SD",
   "state_name": "South Dakota",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Absentee voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-18",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-18T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Vote absentee in person at your county auditor's office from Sept 18 through Mon, Nov 2 (until at least 5 p.m. local time). Bring a photo ID.",
   "source_name": "South Dakota Secretary of State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SD",
   "state_name": "South Dakota",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person (closes 5 p.m.)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Voter registration closes at 5 p.m. local time.",
   "source_name": "South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2026%20Documents/2026ElectionCALENDAR.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SD",
   "state_name": "South Dakota",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your request must reach your county auditor before 5 p.m. local time the day before the election.",
   "source_name": "South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar",
   "source_url": "https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2026%20Documents/2026ElectionCALENDAR.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SD",
   "state_name": "South Dakota",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Last day to return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "It must be received by 7:00 p.m.",
   "source_name": "South Dakota Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sdsos.gov/Division%20of%20Elections/FAQs/election-faqs.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "SD",
   "state_name": "South Dakota",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Local time. Eastern South Dakota is on Central Time; western South Dakota is on Mountain Time.",
   "source_name": "South Dakota Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://sdsos.gov/Division%20of%20Elections/FAQs/election-faqs.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/south-dakota"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Same deadline for paper applications.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 14–29. Days, hours and locations are set by each county election commission.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-24",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-25T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county election commission must receive your written request by this date. Tennessee limits absentee voting by mail to voters who qualify under state law.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls close at 7:00 p.m. Central / 8:00 p.m. Eastern",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Opening times vary by county. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote. Check your polling place and hours at GoVoteTN.com.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — press release, August 2026 election",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/newsroom/press-releases/everything-voters-need-to-know-for-the-august-6-election-this-thursday",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TN",
   "state_name": "Tennessee",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county election commission must receive it by the time polls close on Election Day (7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern). Absentee ballots must be returned by mail.",
   "source_name": "Tennessee Secretary of State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/tennessee"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register by mail (postmarked) or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-05",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-06T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Mail applications must be postmarked by this date; in-person applications must reach your county voter registrar by then. Texas has no online registration, and the post office may not postmark mail the day you drop it off — ask for a manual postmark at the counter.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — Register to Vote (VoteTexas.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-04",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-19T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting by personal appearance runs Oct 19–30. Days, hours and locations are set by each county.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for a ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county early voting clerk must receive your application by this date; a postmark does not count.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting by personal appearance. Hours vary by county.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "The same local hours apply statewide, including El Paso and Hudspeth counties on Mountain time. In counties with vote centers you can vote at any of them.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — VoteTexas.gov, Where to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://www.votetexas.gov/voting/where.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "TX",
   "state_name": "Texas",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T01:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day if the carrier envelope isn't postmarked, or by 5 p.m. on Nov 4 if it is postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Different deadlines apply to overseas and military voters.",
   "source_name": "Texas Secretary of State — Important Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/texas"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "UT",
   "state_name": "Utah",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "In-person early voting may begin",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T06:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting starts between Oct 20 and Oct 27 depending on your county. Check your county clerk for dates and locations.",
   "source_name": "Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office",
   "source_url": "https://vote.utah.gov/voter-registration-portal/",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/utah"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "UT",
   "state_name": "Utah",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Register to get a mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM MDT",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Registrations must reach your county clerk by 5 p.m. After that, register in person at an early voting or Election Day location.",
   "source_name": "Utah Lieutenant Governor — Current election information (vote.utah.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://vote.utah.gov/current-election-information/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/utah"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "UT",
   "state_name": "Utah",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Utah votes mostly by mail: your ballot must be received by 8:00 p.m. Vote centers are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Utah Code 20A-1-302 (Utah Legislature)",
   "source_url": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter1/C20A-1-P3_1800010118000101.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/utah"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "UT",
   "state_name": "Utah",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote in person",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register in person at an early voting location or a polling location on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Utah Lieutenant Governor — Current election information (vote.utah.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://vote.utah.gov/current-election-information/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/utah"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "UT",
   "state_name": "Utah",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T03:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Every active voter is mailed a ballot starting Oct 13. It must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day; drop boxes close at 8 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Utah Lieutenant Governor — Securing your mail ballot (vote.utah.gov)",
   "source_url": "https://vote.utah.gov/securing-your-mail-ballot/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/utah"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-18",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-18T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early in-person voting runs Sept 18–Oct 31, including some weekends. Contact your local registrar for sites and hours.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your local registrar's office must receive your request by 5 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register at the registrar office before same-day registration",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-23T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Ordinary in-person registration closes at 5 p.m. October 23. Voters may register in person and vote a provisional ballot after October 23 through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — 2026 election calendar",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/candidatesandpacs/2026-candidate-bulletins/2026-11-03_Pol_Party_Bulletin_US_Sen_Local_(2-23-26).pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Register by mail (postmarked by this date)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "postmark",
   "detail": "Registration applications must be postmarked by October 23. Applications without a legible postmark are accepted if received no later than five days after the deadline. In-person same-day registration using a provisional ballot remains available through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — How to Register; 2026 upcoming elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Last day to register online (same-day registration stays open through Election Day)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-23",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-24T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Register or update online through Oct 23. After that, you can register in person and vote a provisional ballot through Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "After Oct 23 you can still register in person and vote a provisional ballot, including on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Upcoming Elections",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your mail ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Drop it off by 7 p.m. on Election Day, or mail it postmarked by Election Day so it arrives by noon on Nov 6.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Absentee and Early Voting",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VA",
   "state_name": "Virginia",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you can still vote. You can register and vote on Election Day with a provisional ballot.",
   "source_name": "Virginia Department of Elections — Election and Voter FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/election-voter-faq/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online",
   "local_date": "2026-10-02",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM AST",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-02T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "The Online Voter Registration Portal closes at 6 p.m. so applications can be processed before the statutory deadline.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — 2026 registration deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/2026-general-election-registration-deadlines-announced-for-in-person-and-online-registrants/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-04",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM AST",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-04T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Registration closes 30 days before an election (V.I. Code Title 18, Ch. 5). Elections System offices are keeping extended hours through Sunday Oct 4; fees for lost voter ID cards are waived.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — extended registration hours",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/elections-system-voter-registration-deadline-extended-hours-4/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-16",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-16T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Early voting sites in both districts; check the Elections System for locations and hours.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/?elections=2026-general-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM AST",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Deadline for ballots that must be mailed off-island. Emailed ballots can be requested until 5 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — absentee ballot applications",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/2026-general-election-absentee-ballot-applications/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends at 6 p.m. (4 p.m. on St. John)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "6:00 PM AST",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Voting centers on St. Thomas and St. Croix close at 6 p.m.; St. John early voting (Oct 23–31) closes at 4 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — 2026 General Election",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/?elections=2026-general-election",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: voting centers open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM AST",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Hours are Atlantic Standard Time, Tuesday, November 3.",
   "source_name": "Virgin Islands Election System — Notice of General Election",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/pw100926_esvi_notice_of_general_election_pg1_1662822_vidn_m_ud1_v1b/",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VI",
   "state_name": "U.S. Virgin Islands",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot (must arrive within 10 days after Election Day)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/St_Thomas",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-13T23:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Absentee ballots count if the Elections System receives them no later than 10 days after Election Day (Nov 13). Mail it early.",
   "source_name": "Elections System of the Virgin Islands — 18 V.I.C. §665(a) notice",
   "source_url": "https://vivote.gov/?p=10939",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/us-virgin-islands"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-09-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-09-19T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Vote early in person at your town clerk's office once ballots are available (45 days before). Every active registered voter is also mailed a ballot by Oct 1.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Early & Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-01",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request a ballot only if yours didn't arrive (last day varies by town)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-02T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Vermont mails a general election ballot to every active registered voter by Oct 1. If yours hasn't arrived, contact your town clerk. Requests are taken until 5 p.m. (or the clerk's closing time) on the clerk's last day of regular hours before the election: Nov 2 in most towns, earlier if your clerk isn't open Monday.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Early/absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends (varies by town)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Vote early at your town clerk's office until it closes on its last day of regular hours before the election: Nov 2 in most towns, earlier if your clerk isn't open Monday. You can still vote at the polls on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Early/absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls close at 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Polls open between 5:00 and 10:00 a.m. depending on your town, and all close at 7:00 p.m. You can bring your mailed ballot to the polls until 7:00 p.m.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Voter FAQs",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/voter-faqs",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote at the polls",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Vermont has no registration deadline — you can register online, with your clerk, or at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Register to Vote",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/registration",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-16",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "VT",
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Bring it to your polling place by 7 p.m. on Election Day, or return it to your town clerk's office or drop box before the clerk closes on the last day before the election (check your town). If you vote in person, bring the ballot that was mailed to you.",
   "source_name": "Vermont Secretary of State — Early & Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/vermont"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WA",
   "state_name": "Washington",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Voting period opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-16",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-16T07:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "The 18-day voting period starts Oct 16: ballots are mailed and voting centers open.",
   "source_name": "Washington Secretary of State — Dates and Deadlines 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.wa.gov/node/12145",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/washington"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WA",
   "state_name": "Washington",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-26",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-27T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online and mail registrations must be received by Oct 26. After that, register in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Washington Secretary of State — Dates and Deadlines 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.wa.gov/node/12145",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/washington"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WA",
   "state_name": "Washington",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or mail it with an Election Day postmark (mail it by Oct 27 to be safe).",
   "source_name": "Washington Secretary of State — Dates and Deadlines 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.wa.gov/node/12145",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/washington"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WA",
   "state_name": "Washington",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: drop boxes close at 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Washington votes by mail.",
   "source_name": "Washington Secretary of State",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-29",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/washington"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WA",
   "state_name": "Washington",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register in person",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM PST",
   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register in person during business hours and until 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Washington Secretary of State — Dates and Deadlines 2026",
   "source_url": "https://www.sos.wa.gov/node/12145",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/washington"
  },
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   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "registration_online",
   "label": "Register online or by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-14",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-15T04:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Online by Oct 14, or by mail postmarked by Oct 14, with proof of residence. After that, register in person at your municipal clerk's office or at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "In-person absentee voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-20",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T05:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "In-person absentee voting at municipal clerk offices runs Oct 20 through Sunday, Nov 1 at the latest. Days, hours and locations vary by municipality.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote Wisconsin voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot by mail",
   "local_date": "2026-10-29",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-29T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Deadline for most voters to request a mailed absentee ballot online or by mail. Include a copy of your photo ID.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote Wisconsin voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register at your clerk's office",
   "local_date": "2026-10-30",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM CDT",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-30T22:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day to register in person at your municipal clerk's office: until 5 p.m., or later if your clerk is open later. You can also register at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Statutes 6.29(2)(a)",
   "source_url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/6/i/29",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
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   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place at MyVote Wisconsin.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote Wisconsin voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote on Election Day",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register at your polling place on Election Day, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Bring proof of residence.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WI",
   "state_name": "Wisconsin",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "8:00 PM CST",
   "timezone": "America/Chicago",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your municipal clerk must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Elections Commission — MyVote voter deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://myvote.wi.gov/EN-US/VOTER-DEADLINES",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wisconsin"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register online, by mail or in person",
   "local_date": "2026-10-13",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-14T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Last day to register to vote for the Nov 3 election.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — GoVoteWV Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/GoVoteWV.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "early_voting_start",
   "label": "Early voting opens",
   "local_date": "2026-10-21",
   "local_time": "8:00 AM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-21T12:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Early voting runs Oct 21–31 at the county courthouse, an annex or a community voting location during business hours, including the last two Saturdays.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — GoVoteWV Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/GoVoteWV.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Apply for an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-10-28",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-29T03:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Your county clerk must receive your application by Oct 28 (in person, by mail or online); mailing it that day is too late. West Virginia limits mail voting to eligible absentee voters.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — Absentee voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/absentee-voting-information",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "early_voting_end",
   "label": "Early voting ends",
   "local_date": "2026-10-31",
   "local_time": "5:00 PM EDT",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-31T21:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Last day of early voting.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — GoVoteWV Dates & Deadlines",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/GoVoteWV.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-09-30",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:30 PM EST",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "If you are in line at 7:30 p.m., you can still vote. Vote at your assigned polling place.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — Elections FAQ",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/elections/voter-information/elections-frequently-asked-questions-faqs",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WV",
   "state_name": "West Virginia",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Last day to mail your absentee ballot (hand delivery ends Nov 2)",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/New_York",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T04:59:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "By mail, it must be postmarked by Nov 3 and arrive by Nov 9. To hand-deliver it, it must reach your county clerk by Mon, Nov 2.",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Secretary of State — GoVoteWV",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/GoVoteWV.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/west-virginia"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
   "state_name": "Wyoming",
   "kind": "registration_in_person",
   "label": "Register in person in advance",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "office_close",
   "detail": "Advance registration closes October 19. Office hours vary by county. Voters may still register in person while casting an absentee ballot October 20 through November 2, or register at their polling place on November 3.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State — 2026 Key Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/2026/2026_Key_Election_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
   "state_name": "Wyoming",
   "kind": "registration_mail",
   "label": "Last day to register in advance (Election Day registration stays open)",
   "local_date": "2026-10-19",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-10-20T05:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Registration closes Oct 19. After that, you can still register and vote in person at your polling place on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State — 2026 Key Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/2026/2026_Key_Election_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-18",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
   "state_name": "Wyoming",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_request",
   "label": "Request an absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-02",
   "local_time": "",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-03T06:59:59.000Z",
   "cutoff": "day",
   "detail": "Ask your county clerk by phone, mail, email or in person any day up to the day before the election; requests are not taken on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State — Absentee Voting",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/State/AbsenteeVoting.aspx",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
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   "kind": "election_day",
   "label": "Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Find your polling place through your county clerk.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State, 2026 Key Election Dates",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/2026/2026_Key_Election_Dates.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
   "state_name": "Wyoming",
   "kind": "same_day_registration",
   "label": "Register and vote at the polls",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Register and vote at your polling place on Election Day. To register, bring proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers), proof of Wyoming residency (or sign a residency attestation), and your Wyoming driver's license or other accepted ID.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State — 2026 Voter Guide",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/2026/2026_Voter_Guide.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  },
  {
   "state_code": "WY",
   "state_name": "Wyoming",
   "kind": "mail_ballot_return",
   "label": "Return your absentee ballot",
   "local_date": "2026-11-03",
   "local_time": "7:00 PM MST",
   "timezone": "America/Denver",
   "deadline_at_utc": "2026-11-04T02:00:00.000Z",
   "cutoff": "time",
   "detail": "Your county clerk's office must receive it by 7 p.m. on Election Day.",
   "source_name": "Wyoming Secretary of State — 2026 Voter's Guide",
   "source_url": "https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Docs/2026/2026_Voter_Guide.pdf",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-14",
   "page_url": "https://voteclock.org/wyoming"
  }
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}