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WASHINGTON (AP) — What's behind some of the notable nomenclature facing voters trying to decipher the who/what/why/when/where of casting their ballots this year?

Here are some key terms to know ahead of the midterm elections:

ADVANCE VOTING

The term "advance voting" is preferred in states where voters have several options to vote before Election Day. It can mean a few different things: mail-in ballots, absentee ballots and early, in-person voting.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Voters who can't go to the polls on Election Day itself often vote absentee, getting a ballot — either by mail or in-person — and c...