Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow anyone who is registered to vote to use an absentee ballot. Twenty require an excuse. Three vote 100% by mail.
Most states (26 plus DC) have absentee deadlines for vote-by-mail (absentee) applications this week (Oct 28 – Nov 3).
Mon Oct 29, 2018
- Excuse needed: Indiana
Tue Oct 30, 2018
- No excuse needed: California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah
- Excuse needed: Arkansas, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia
Wed Oct 31, 2018
- No excuse needed: Oklahoma
- Excuse needed: Missouri, West Virginia
Thu Nov 1, 2018
- No excuse needed: Illinois, Maine, Wisconsin
- Excuse needed: Alabama
Fri Nov 2, 2018
- No excuse needed: New Mexico
- Excuse needed: Lousiana, South Carolina
Sat Nov 3, 2018
- No excuse needed: Ohio
- Excuse needed: Michigan
Why vote on paper?
You can vote in the comfort of your home (no lines!). Take as long as you like with all the research/notes that you need.
Should a recount be needed, your ballot is printed on paper and thus not susceptible to actual or theoretical problems with a computer. This makes paper voting more secure.
Featured image: King County Elections