Early voting allows U.S. citizens to cast their ballots before the official election day, scheduled for November 5, 2024. Here is a better understanding of how the early voting system works in the U.S. presidential election by considering the procedures of different states and their impact.
How does early voting work?
In the U.S., voting begins before the official presidential election day. According to American law, voters are allowed to cast their ballots before the election day, but the method varies by state, as it is determined by local governments. This process can differ from one state to another. In some states, voters must go to polling stations to cast their ballots, while in other states, voters can cast their ballots via email.
For example, in Virginia, early voting begins two weeks before election day, and most voters cast their votes before the actual election day. In the 2020 elections, millions of voters also cast their ballots before election day, and this practice holds great significance for political parties and the media, as it helps in predicting outcomes.
Advantages and objections
Early voting has several advantages, especially for voters who may not be available on election day or want to avoid crowded places. However, there are also some objections to this process. In the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump claimed that there was significant fraud in the votes cast via email, though he was unable to provide evidence to support his claims.
Early voting for the 2024 presidential election
Early voting is already underway for the 2024 presidential election, with voters in states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and others casting their ballots before election day. According to BBC, Florida University’s tracking system shows that more than 20 million people have already cast their votes for the 2024 election.
(Original content source: Geo News)