According to the countdown clocks, there are 45 days to election day. But in reality, the election starts today. Yes, today, September 19, 2008, some Virginia voters can cast absentee ballots, starting off the early voting calendar. In all, eight states that allow people to vote in September. So all of us who are thinking that there is still time to get going on this election, well, we have to think again. The election is upon us. Votes are being cast today.
A brief scan of county websites indicate that some Virginia counties start their absentee balloting today, while others are waiting until Monday, September 22. In addition to Virginia, Idaho starts on September 22.
Missouri and South Dakota start voting on September 23.
Iowa and Wyoming start on the 25th.
Nebraska - September 29 and Ohio on September 30.
In reality, today is election day, and every day through November 4 will be election day for someone in this country. Over the jump is a table showing when each state opens up early voting.
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