(NewsNation) — As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches, NewsNation has you covered with all you need to know ahead of the race to the White House.

For first-time voters, familiarizing yourself with your sample ballot will help you be ready to make your choice come election day.

Here is a full guide to sample ballots, early voting and how to register to vote in your state:

Alabama

• See Alabama sample ballot here
• Early voting is not available in Alabama
• How to register to vote in Alabama

Alaska

• See Alaska sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 through Election Day in most counties. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Alaska

Arizona

• See Arizona sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 9 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Arizona

Arkansas

• See Arkansas sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Arkansas

California

• See California sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4 in most counties. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in California

Colorado

• See Colorado sample ballot here
• Colorado has all mail-in voting. In-person centers open on Oct. 21 through Election Day. This can vary by county so be sure to check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Colorado

Connecticut

• See Connecticut sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in Connecticut

Delaware

• See Delaware sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 25 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in Delaware

Washington, D.C.

• See Washington, D.C., sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 28 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in the District of Columbia

Florida

• See Florida sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in Florida

Georgia

• See Georgia sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 15 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Georgia

Hawaii

• See Hawaii sample ballot here
• Hawaii has all mail-in voting; the earliest they can be turned in is Oct. 22. It ends Nov. 5
• How to register to vote in Hawaii

Idaho

• See Idaho sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 in select counties and ends Nov. 1. Be sure to check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Idaho

Illinois

• See Illinois sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Sept. 26 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Illinois

Indiana

• See Indiana sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Indiana

Iowa

• See Iowa sample ballot here
• Early voting starts for in-person absentee voters Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Iowa

Kansas

• See Kansas sample ballot here
• Early voting begins as early as Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Kansas

Kentucky

• See Kentucky sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 23 for in-person absentee voting with an excuse. For those without, it begins Oct. 31 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in Kentucky

Louisiana

• See Louisiana sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 18 and ends Oct. 29
• How to register to vote in Louisiana

Maine

• See Maine sample ballot here
• Early voting starts for in-person absentee voters on Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 31
• How to register to vote in Maine

Maryland

• See Maryland sample ballot here
• Early voting begins on Oct. 24 and ends Oct. 31
• How to register to vote in Maryland

Massachusettes

• See Massachusetts sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Massachusettes

Michigan

• See Michigan sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in Michigan

Minnesota

• See Minnesota sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Sept. 20 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Minnesota

Mississippi

• See Mississippi sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Sept. 23 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in Mississippi

Missouri

• See Missouri sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 22 for some in-person absentee voters with an excuse. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Missouri

Montana

• See Montana sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Montana

Nebraska

• See Nebraska sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Nebraska

Nevada

• See Nevada sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Nevada

New Hampshire

• See New Hampshire sample ballot here
• Early voting does not exist in New Hampshire
• How to register to vote in New Hampshire

New Jersey

• See New Jersey sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in New Jersey

New Mexico

• See New Mexico sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in New Mexico

New York

• See New York sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in New York

North Carolina

• See North Carolina sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in North Carolina

North Dakota

• See North Dakota sample ballot here
• Early voting varies by county. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in North Dakota

Ohio

• See Ohio sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in Ohio

Oklahoma

• See Oklahoma sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in Oklahoma

Oregon

• See Oregon sample ballot here
• Early voting doesn’t exist in Oregon
• How to register to vote in Oregon

Pennsylvania

• See Pennsylvania sample ballot here
• Early voting doesn’t occur, but mail-in ballots can be completed before Election Day; dates vary. Check your local election office for specifics
• How to register to vote in Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

• See Rhode Island sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Rhode Island

South Carolina

• South Carolina sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 to Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in South Carolina

South Dakota

• See South Dakota sample ballot here
• Early voting doesn’t exist, but absentee ballots can be cast from Sept. 20 to Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in South Dakota

Tennessee

• See Tennessee sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 16 and ends Oct. 31
• How to register to vote in Tennessee

Texas

• See Texas sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Texas

Utah

• See Utah sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 1
• How to register to vote in Utah

Vermont

• See Vermont sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 1 to Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Vermont

Virginia

• See Virginia sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Sept. 20 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in Virginia

Washington

• See Washington sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 18 and ends Nov. 5
• How to register to vote in Washington

West Virginia

• See West Virginia sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends Nov. 2
• How to register to vote in West Virginia

Wisconsin

• See Wisconsin sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 22 to Nov. 3
• How to register to vote in Wisconsin

Wyoming

• See Wyoming sample ballot here
• Early voting begins Oct. 8 and ends Nov. 4
• How to register to vote in Wyoming