A Democratic sample ballot is visible as people wait in line for early voting at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. The prospect of conducting the presidential election during a pandemic has prompted many states to reexamine their plans for how to conduct the election safely, including when it comes to access to early or absentee voting. About two-thirds of Americans (65%) say the option to vote early or absentee should be available to any voter without requiring a documented reason. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2020.