The 2024 election season has officially begun, with early voting starting in several states, including North Carolina and Virginia. Legal disputes, such as the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from ballots, have delayed absentee ballot mailings, complicating the election process as other states prepare to send out their ballots. Voters in Washington will receive their mail-in ballots by October 18, while early in-person voting is set to start in states like Pennsylvania and Virginia later this month. Concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's operational performance could hinder mail-in ballot deliveries, as election officials urge voters to track their ballots and return them promptly. Polling indicates that while many voters will cast ballots before Election Day, significant numbers are still expected to vote on November 5. The election landscape remains competitive, particularly in key battleground states.