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US 2026 general election voter registration

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As the November 3, 2026, general elections approach, several U.S. states have reached critical voter registration deadlines. On October 5, registration deadlines applied to residents in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Conversely, the registration window closed for Alaska, Rhode Island, and South Carolina on October 4. In Georgia, the election includes a high-profile U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins, alongside a gubernatorial contest between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson. Early voting in Georgia is scheduled to begin on October 13, with mandatory Saturday voting on October 17 and 24. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 23. In Texas, following previous administrative delays in online applications, four civic leaders have filed a lawsuit against Tarrant County officials. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to restore local polling locations that were reduced, aiming to prevent barriers such as increased travel times and longer lines. Additionally, rights groups such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice are working to assist voters in navigating barriers, including strict ID requirements and potential intimidation at the polls. Voters in Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas will participate under newly drawn congressional maps, which may alter the political landscape for various House races. As of October 19, new deadlines and early voting schedules have emerged. In California, the deadline to register online to receive a mail-in ballot is October 19, while paper applications must be postmarked at least 15 days before the election. Early in-person voting in Texas runs from October 19 through October 30. In Florida, mandatory early voting is scheduled for October 24 to October 31, though some counties, including Palm Beach and St. Lucie, may begin as early as October 19.

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