NEWS BRIEF
Denver Gazette reports that in-person early voting began Friday in Virginia, with other states offering or preparing additional early-voting options. In Colorado, county election offices can begin mailing early ballots Oct. 2 ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Colorado voters will choose statewide offices, a U.S. Senate seat and congressional seats, including the 8th Congressional District contest. Election administrators nationally said they are prepared for an accurate and secure vote.
What to know
Colorado county election offices can begin mailing early ballots Oct. 2. Early-voting availability differs by state, and the article reports election administrators say they are prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure.
Reporting: The Associated Press · Denver Gazette · 09-18-2026
