Early voting periods have officially begun in four states, with a few more set to begin next week. While these outliers might be giving their residents an early shot at casting their ballots, most states are still a few weeks away from their early voting periods, giving prospective voters more time to make their plans.

Early voting in the 2024 elections will start on Oct. 21 in Texas and run through Nov. 1, ahead of a Nov. 5 Election Day. Harris County has not yet published its full list of voting sites for this election.

In 1987, Texas became the first state to allow early voting, increasing the opportunity to cast an in-person ballot before election day. Voting by mail also is available to certain Texans. In Texas, all registered voters can cast a ballot during the early voting period without giving a reason.

Some voters can cast their ballot in person Friday in Minnesota, Virginia and South Dakota. 45 days out, here is where Trump and Harris stand.

The election process is officially underway for many Americans in different states across the country, Bret Baier takes a look at how voting changes statewide and nationally.

With more than a month to go before the November 5 presidential election, some Americans are already lining up to cast their ballots in this tightly contested race.For some Americans casting their ballot as soon as it becomes possible is a family tradition.

Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.

Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota. The big picture: Ballots cast in the three states mark the opening of the 2024 general election — with all eyes on the highly consequential faceoff between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump.

Early voting is happening in Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota. In Minnesota and South Dakota, voters can use an absentee ballot.