Early voting begins in Indiana, New Mexico, Ohio and Wyoming

Four more states began early voting on Tuesday: Indiana, New Mexico, Wyoming and the big swing state Ohio.

Here’s everything you need to know about voting in each state.

All eyes are on the Senate race in Ohio

Ohio is home to one of the most competitive Senate races in the world.

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown has won the Midwestern state three times, but with Trump pushing white working-class voters toward the GOP and both parties’ spending at record levels, it is expected to be a close race. Brown faces Republican businessman Bernie Moreno.

Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, arrives at the Capitol to vote on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Republicans have made inroads in the northeastern and heavily industrialized areas bordering Pennsylvania. Trumbull County flipped to the GOP in 2016, and Trump increased his lead to 10 points in 2020; Mahoning County gained nearly two points in 2020. These counties played key roles in Trump’s statewide election victories.

Democrats are doing better than ever in the “three Cs”: Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. These areas have the highest proportion of college-educated voters. President Biden won the counties home to these cities by double digits in 2020, with roughly 30-point victories in Franklin, Columbus, and Cuyahoga, Cleveland.

Unlike other battleground states, Republicans are still holding their own in Ohio’s suburbs and exurbs, particularly around Cincinnati.

The Senate race in Ohio is neck-and-neck and the presidential race is rated probability R in the Fox News Power Rankings.

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are tied in the polls. (Getty Images)

Meanwhile, New Mexico is also in the “likely” column at both the presidential and Senate levels. The state handed Biden an 11-point victory in 2020, but Latino or Hispanic voters made up 35% of the state’s electorate in the 2020 election, and those voters’ support for the Democratic Party has fluctuated in recent polls.

To win, Republicans would need to expand their majority among these voters across the state and keep Harris at bay in places like Doña Ana County, home to Albuquerque, which most recently voted for Biden by 18 points.

Key voting rounds in today’s early voting states

Voting also begins today in four House districts ranked “Lean” or “Toss Up” in the Fox News Power Rankings. For a complete list of competitive races, see the latest Senate and House rankings.

• Indiana’s 1st District: Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan has held this northwest Indiana district since the last presidential election; He won it in the intermediate tests by 5.6 points. This year he faces Republican Lake County Councilman Randy Niemeyer. It’s Lean D in the power rankings.
• 2nd District of New Mexico: New Mexico’s 2nd District occupies most of the state’s southwestern land area. It includes Las Cruces and parts of Albuquerque, but also has a large portion of the rural vote. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez won the district in the midterm elections by just 1,350 votes; This year he faces former Republican seat holder Yvette Herrell. This is a power ranking toss-up.
• Ohio’s 9th District: This seat in northwest Ohio has been held by populist Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur since 1983, but her margins have shrunk as Ohio has drifted to the right. In this year’s vote, she faces conservative Republican Rep. Derek Merrin; It’s another power ranking throw.
• Ohio’s 13th District: Finally, the northeast 13th District includes Youngstown and parts of Akron; It has been represented by Democratic Representative Emilia Sykes since 2023. Sykes will face Republican former Sen. Kevin Coughlin this year. It’s also a toss up.

How to vote in Indiana

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Indiana.

Vote by mail

Indiana began voting by mail on Tuesday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot application by October 24th and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

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Early in-person voting

Indiana is offering early in-person voting from October 8th to November 4th.

Voter registration

Indiana residents must be registered to vote by October 7th.

A voter arrives at a polling station. Indiana began voting by mail on Tuesday. (REUTERS/Joel Page)

How to vote in New Mexico

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for New Mexico.

Vote by mail

New Mexico began voting by mail on Tuesday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot request by October 22nd and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

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Early in-person voting

New Mexico is offering early in-person voting from October 8th to November 2nd.

Voter registration

New Mexico residents must register to vote by the end of Tuesday.

How to vote in Ohio

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Ohio.

Vote by mail

Ohio began voting by mail on Tuesday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot request by October 29th and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

Early in-person voting

Ohio is offering early in-person voting from October 8th to November 3rd.

Voter registration

Ohio residents must be registered to vote by October 7th.

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How to vote in Wyoming

This is a guide to registration and early voting. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on eligibility to vote, processes and deadlines can be found at Vote.gov and the election website for Wyoming.

Vote by mail

Wyoming began voting by mail on Tuesday. Residents do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. State officials must receive a ballot application by November 4th and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.

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Early in-person voting

Wyoming is offering early in-person voting from October 8th to November 4th.

Voter registration

Wyoming residents must register to vote by mail by October 21st. You can register to vote at any time during early voting or in person on Election Day.