Early and absentee voting began in Maryland and Mississippi on Monday, adding to the list of nearly 20 states where voting is already underway. While the presidential race in these states may not be closely contested, key downballot races are garnering attention. In Maryland, the Senate race is one to watch, with former Gov. Larry Hogan challenging Democratic incumbent Angela Alsobrooks. Hogan, a Republican, has distanced himself from former President Donald Trump and is running on a platform of moderate policies. The race in Maryland is ranked as Leans Democrat on the Fox News Power Rankings.
In Maryland, absentee voting started on Monday, with no need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The state must receive a ballot application by Oct. 29, and the completed ballot must be delivered by Nov. 5. Early in-person voting will be available from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31. In Mississippi, absentee voting also began on Monday, but applicants must provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The state must receive a ballot application by Nov. 4, with the completed ballot due by Nov. 5. Mississippi does not offer early in-person voting, so residents must vote on Election Day.
Larry Hogan’s challenge to Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Senate race is shaping up to be competitive. Hogan has been a vocal critic of Trump, which may appeal to more moderate voters in the state. However, Alsobrooks, with her experience as a county executive and prosecutor, is leveraging the state’s heavily Democratic lean to her advantage. Ultimately, the outcome of this race will be closely watched on election night. Mississippi residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote either by mail or in-person. Those who qualify to vote by mail must provide an excuse, and absentee voting started on Monday.
Despite the lack of competitiveness in the presidential race in both Maryland and Mississippi, key downballot races are drawing attention. In Maryland, the Senate race between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks is being closely watched. Hogan, a Republican, has distanced himself from Trump and is running on a set of moderate policy proposals. In Mississippi, residents are unable to vote early in-person, but absentee voting is available with a valid excuse. The voter registration deadline in both states is approaching, providing residents with the opportunity to have their voices heard in the upcoming election.
Residents of Maryland and Mississippi have begun casting their votes through early and absentee voting, joining nearly 20 other states in the process. In Maryland, key downballot races, particularly the Senate race, are heating up with former Gov. Larry Hogan challenging Democratic incumbent Angela Alsobrooks. Hogan’s criticism of Trump and moderate policy proposals make the race in Maryland one to watch. In Mississippi, absentee voting is available with a valid excuse, and residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. As the election draws near, these early and absentee voting opportunities provide residents with the chance to make their voices heard.
