Voting by Mail

Online Absentee Ballot Application

Similar to online voter registration, a number of states have recently enacted policies that allow voters to request absentee ballots through an online system. This policy gives voters additional options outside of mailing or submitting paper application forms by hand.

Prepaid Ballot Postage

This map details how states vary in their policies regarding return postage for absentee or mail ballots, with some states providing prepaid return postage envelopes so voters don’t need to pay for postage themselves.

Permanent Absentee Voter List Availability

Mail Ballot Receipt Deadlines

Additional Requirements to Return Absentee Ballots

Ballot Drop Box Policies & Availability

Third Party Ballot Collection Policies

Availability of No-Excuse Absentee Voting

All-Mail Voting States

Absentee and Mail Voting Policies