2025 Election Day survival guide: Your last-minute roadmap to voting across the nation
While 2025 is considered an "off-year election," without the high-profile presidential showdown of last year or the competitive midterm elections that could shift the congressional balance of power next year,...
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While 2025 is considered an "off-year election," without the high-profile presidential showdown of last year or the competitive midterm elections that could shift the congressional balance of power next year, there are more than a dozen local races across the U.S. Election Day is just five days away. From New Jersey's and Virginia's gubernatorial races, to the New York City mayoral election and California's special election, here's everything you need to know to exercise your right to vote. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTION DAY 2025: CRITICAL ELECTIONS, BALLOT MEASURES AND MORE Most people who vote on Election Day choose to vote in person at a voting location , according to the U.S. government’s official voting guidance website. First things first, confirm your voter registration status here. Once confirmed, you can find your polling site on the website for the National Association of Secretaries of State. When you arrive at the voting location on Election Day, an election worker will help distribute your paper ballot or electronic voting device. Opening and closing times for voting locations vary by jurisdiction. Check state or local election offices for any questions about polling sites. HERE'S WHEN 2025 ELECTION DAY EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING COMES TO A CLOSE ACROSS THE US Most states or territories now offer early in-person voting, but timing and duration vary. Check your local election office for early voting dates. Some polling locations might change for early voting. Each state has its own guidance on absentee voting or voting by mail. Check local guidance on submitting absentee ballots. Some states come with prepaid return envelopes, while others require adding postage to your envelope, according to the U.S. voting guidance website. Be sure to follow the directions carefully to avoid a mistake on your mail-in ballot that could cost you your vote. If dropping off a mail-in ballot in-person at your polling site or a local drop box, no stamp is required.…