The Nov. 3 general election, in which residents will pick their next governor and vote on various statewide and local elections, is fast approaching.

The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 5, and early voting runs Oct. 19-30. We’re getting you ready for the ballot box by answering some of the most commonly asked elections questions below.

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Originally published on Oct. 09, 2026