JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 130,000 requests already have been received by the Duval County Supervisor of Elections for mail-in ballots. But even though you can wait that long, it’s recommended that you request your mail-in ballot sooner. Postal Service anticipates it might take at least a week to deliver mail-in ballots to election supervisors. Requests for mail-in ballots can be made online, over the phone or in person. Remember, a mail-in ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 or else it will not be counted.

Restrictions and types of early voting vary by state, but 40 states and the District of Columbia do offer some form of early voting. Turning in ballots at a local election office or polling locationJust about every state allows voters to bring ballots in person to turn them in at local election offices. If you’re not close to a local election office to turn in a ballot, some states allow ballots to be turned in to alternate locations or the polling locations. New Hampshire and Vermont allow voters to return ballots to a polling place. Drop boxesThese are special containers that allow voters to drop off absentee or mail-in ballots in sealed envelopes.