How to Vote by Mail this November

Applications must be returned in person or by mail to the voter’s Absentee Election Manager.

We recommend voters request their absentee ballots at least 7 days before the election. The earlier the better!

The absentee ballot application requires a copy of your photo ID. The ballot requires a notary or two witnesses.

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Voters with a driver’s license or state ID can apply online. Others can fill in, print, sign, and return the PDF application to their Absentee Office by mail, fax or email, attached as PDF, TIFF or JPEG file. Signatures must be handwritten.

If you’re mailing your application in, be sure it arrives by October 24, 2020. If you’re registering to vote or updating your information, the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is October 4, 2020. Learn more here!

Your ballot will require a witness.

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Voters can apply online here.

Your state recommends voters mail their ballots back by Oct. 28 to ensure it arrives on time.

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Applications must be returned to the voter’s County Clerk. Choose the “illness or physical disability” option if you’re applying to vote by mail due to concerns about the coronavirus.

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Due to the coronavirus crisis, all registered voters will be sent a mail ballot for the General Election. Find information on updating your address or locating lost ballots here.

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All registered voters are automatically sent a mail ballot. Check your voter registration status and make sure your mailing address is up to date before October 26, 2020.

Your ballot is automatically mailed to you beginning October 9, 2020.

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Connecticut is allowing all voters to Vote by Mail due to COVID-19.

Connecticut is allowing all voters to apply for absentee ballots due to the pandemic. Check this page for absentee ballot applications for the General Election.

Ballots can be returned via mail, in person to your Town Clerk’s office, or via the secure drop box that the Office of the Secretary of the State has provided to each town. The secure drop box will likely be located outside of the town hall.

CT does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Delaware is allowing all voters to Vote by Mail during due to COVID-19.

Voters can apply online here or complete the PDF application and return by mail, fax, or email to your county’s Department’s Office.

Ballots can be mailed or dropped off in-person in a secure ballot drop box at your county elections office.

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Apply online at your county’s Supervisor of Elections website.

The postal service recommends allowing one week for your ballot to arrive. You can also find secure drop box locations from your Supervisor of Elections.

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Applications can be downloaded and returned to your County Board of Registrar’s Office in person or by mail, email, or fax.

If you’re overseas or a member of the military your ballot must arrive within 3 days after the election. But everyone should get it in as early as possible!

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All registered voters are automatically sent a mail ballot. Check your voter registration status and make sure your mailing address is up to date.

If you don’t receive your ballot, contact your Clerk’s Office.

Your state recommends mailing your ballot back at least 5 days before the Election. The earlier the better!

HI does not have online tracking of ballot status.

If you have an Idaho ID and a Social Security number, you can apply online. If you don’t, download an application and return it to your County Clerk.

ID does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Applications can be downloaded and returned by mail, email or in person to your Election Authority.

IL does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Registered voters can apply online here; other voters can fill in an application and mail, email, fax, or return in person to their County Election Board.

IN does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Applications can be downloaded and returned to your county auditor.

For all elections beyond the general, the deadline is October 23, 2020.

Absentee ballots received after the polls close on election day must be postmarked by the Monday before election day or earlier and received in the county auditor’s office no later than noon on the Monday following the election.

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Applications are available in English and Spanish and must be returned to your County Election Official.

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Kentucky is allowing any voter concerned about contracting COVID-19 to request an absentee ballot.

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Voters can apply online here by choosing “Search By Voter” and inputting their information. Print and mail applications are also available.

Your ballot will require a witness’s signature.

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Voters can apply online here.

A voter may request to vote in the presence of the clerk or submit a written request to take an absentee ballot outside of the clerk’s presence, up to and including election day.

ME does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Voters with a Maryland ID can apply online. Others can download an English or Spanish application and mail, fax, email, or apply in person at your local election office.

Don’t forget: You’ll need a printer if you get your ballot emailed to you!

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All voters were mailed an absentee ballot application for the primary. Applications are also available online. You can either sign your application by hand and email an image of your application to your local election office or sign your name using a mouse, stylus, or finger and then send that saved application to your local election office.

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Voters can apply online or download and return their application to their local clerk by mail.

Applications for the General Election open August 20, 2020.

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Applications are available online.

Leave time for election officials to mail your ballot.

Your ballot will require a witness’s signature.

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Use Vote.org‘s absentee ballot application, sign and date your application, and mail or hand deliver it to your local election office. If you’re an overseas citizen or military member, you can use the form and instructions here to request your mail ballot.

We recommend requesting your ballot at least 7 days before the election.

Your ballot must be notarized. A witness over the age of 18 is acceptable for voters who are temporarily or permanently disabled.

Missouri is allowing all voters to vote by mail for the November election due to the pandemic.

An application may be mailed or dropped off at the county election office.

Your ballot must be notarized.

MO does not have online tracking of ballot status.

The governor has given counties permission to send absentee ballots to voters by October 9. All counties opted to do this for the primary. It is assumed many will do so for the general election. Check on status here.

An application may be mailed or dropped off at the county election office.

Applications must be received by the county election office by noon the day before the election. If you drop off the application you will be able to pick up the absentee ballot at the same time.

Absentee ballots must be received by the election office or polling place by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

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Applications must be physically signed. You can take a picture or scan your request and email it to your county election official. You can also mail or fax your application to your county election office.

Absentee ballots must be received by the election office or polling place by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

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Nevada will send all active registered voters ballots for the November election because of the pandemic. “Active” voters are any voters that have not been sent a challenge letter by the Board of Civil Authority asking the voter to affirm their residency, or who have responded to any such letter and have affirmed their residence.

An application may be mailed or dropped off at the county election office.

An absentee ballot application must be received by your local county election official no later than 5 p.m. on the fourteenth calendar day preceding an election. However, absent ballot requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow enough time to receive, mark, and return your absent ballot by the deadline.

If returned by mail, absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 3rd, 2020 (Election Day). Absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 7 days after the election will be counted.

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An application may be mailed, or dropped off at the county election office.

Your state doesn’t have a deadline, but in order to receive and return your ballot in the mail in plenty of time, we recommend you request your ballot at least 3-4 weeks before the election.

Absentee ballots will be accepted by mail, in-person by the voter, or by delivery agent through 5:00 pm on the day before Election Day at the Clerk’s office. On Election Day the Clerk’s office will only accept absentee ballots by mail or delivery agent. Anyone returning their absentee ballot in-person on Election Day will be asked to vote in person.

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The state is sending all registered voters an absentee ballot for the November election due to the pandemic.

Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at your County Clerk’s office.

Voters who fax or email their ballots in must also air mail the original ballot materials to the county board of election.

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Applications for the General Election are not yet open. When applications are available, voters can request one online, by contacting your County Clerk’s Office in person, by phone, mail or email, or filling out an application and mailing or hand delivering to your Clerk’s office.

Voters can check the status of their application here. If you do not receive your ballot, contact your County Clerk’s office by November 2, 2020.

Ballots must be returned to the county clerk or voter’s precinct by 7:00 pm on Election Day to be counted.

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Applications are available in English and Spanish, and must be returned to your County Board.

Military ballots must be received no later than November 16, 2020.

NY does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Voters can email, fax, mail-in, or hand-deliver their applications to the voter’s county board of elections.

A completed absentee request form must be received by the county board of elections no later than 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday before the election.

Your ballot will require a witness.

NC does not have online tracking of ballot status.

Voters can apply online for a mail or absentee ballot.

Your state doesn’t have a specific deadline yet, but we recommend requesting your ballot a few weeks ahead of time. The earlier the better!

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Return your absentee ballot request form to your county board of elections.

We recommend requesting your ballot as soon as possible. The earlier the better!

To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day OR be postmarked by the day before Election Day.

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Use the online voter portal. Voters can also print and mail in this form if they prefer.

Voters must do one of the following: Get the ballot notarized or attach a copy of your valid ID to the outside of your affidavit envelope with a staple, tape, or paperclip.

Some voters with proper ID can also hand-deliver their ballots no later than the end of business hours on the day before the election.

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Ballots are automatically sent to all registered voters. If your address has changed, contact your local election official at least one month before the election so you have time to receive the ballot.

Ballots can be mailed or dropped off at any official drop box​ across the state. If a voter casts their ballot after Oct. 28, the ballot should be left at a drop box site to ensure it is counted.

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Voters can apply online for a mail or absentee ballot, or explore other application options here.

Return your ballot to your County Election Office.

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Voters must return their application to their Board of Canvassers.

Ballots can be mailed or hand delivered to your Board of Canvassers.

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Applications can be printed or requested from your County Office and returned in person, by mail, fax, or email to that office.

Your ballot will require a witness’s signature. You may return your ballot in person or by mail, or have another person return the ballot for you if you first complete an authorization to return absentee ballot form, available from your county voter registration office.

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Voters must mail their application to their County Election Official.

You will either need to attach a copy of a government-issued photo ID or have a notary affirm your information is correct.

Voted ballots must be received by your County Election Official on Election Day in enough time to deliver your ballot to your voting precinct before the polls close.

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The new interpretation of the illness excuse would allow for people who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who believe they have been exposed to the virus. Also, the newer definition of illness allowed those with underlying medical conditions and their caretakers to apply for an absentee ballot.

Voters can mail, fax, or email their application to their county election commission. See if you qualify.

Voters must mail ballots in time for your county election commission to receive it no later than the close of polls on Election Day.

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Applications can be returned to the Early Voting Clerk via mail, fax, or a scanned and emailed copy. If you fax or email it, the original, hard copy of the application MUST be mailed and received by the early voting clerk no later than the 4th business day.

If you’re mailing in your application, be sure to do so with plenty of time for it to arrive at your early voting clerk’s office before the deadline. Applications must be received by close of business or 12 noon, whichever is later.

Ballots must be returned by Election Day at 7:00 pm if the carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR, if postmarked by 7:00 pm at the location of the election on Election Day, received by November 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Some voters, such as military or overseas, may have more time to submit their ballot; see question 5.

TX does not have online tracking of ballot status.

All voters are automatically mailed a ballot. You can update your address information here. We recommend ensuring your address is up to date at least one month ahead of time.

All voters are automatically mailed a ballot. You can update your address information here. We recommend ensuring your address is up to date at least one month ahead of time.

Find a drop box location near you.

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Vermont is sending ballots to all active registered voters because of the pandemic.

All active voters will be mailed a ballot for the General Election. Check that your address is up to date here to ensure you receive your ballot. We recommend mailing your application back as soon as possible—the earlier the better!

All early voter absentee ballot requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. or by the close of the town clerk’s office on the day before the election.

All ballots must be returned to the town clerk’s office before the close of the office on the day before the election, or to the polling place before 7 pm on the day of the election, in order to be counted.

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Voters can request their absentee ballots online, or fill and return a form to their local voter registration office. Some first-time voters are ineligble for mail voting without meeting certain qualifications.

While the witness requirement for mail ballots was waived for the primary, it’s unclear if it will be waived for the general. We will update this as more information becomes available, but your ballot may require a witness. Your state’s USPS delivery standards changed last year so that First Class delivery went from 1-3 days to 2-5 days and Standard delivery is now 2-9 days. Be sure to mail your ballot back in plenty of time.

Virginia will not enforcement the witness requirement for the November election. Your state’s USPS delivery standards changed last year so that First Class delivery went from 1-3 days to 2-5 days and Standard delivery is now 2-9 days. Be sure to mail your ballot back in plenty of time.

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All voters are automatically mailed a ballot. If you are registered to vote but miss the deadline to update your address, you can still vote. Contact your county elections department where you are currently registered to request a ballot.

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All active registered voters will receive a Mail In ballot at their registered address beginning the first week in October.

All registered voters will be mailed an absentee ballot for the General Election. Be sure you’re registered to vote and your address is accurate.

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West Virginia is allowing all voters to obtain absentee ballots for the November election due to the pandemic.

Applications may be returned to your county clerk through fax, U.S. mail, email, or in-person by hand delivery. Voters who wish to vote by mail due to concerns about the coronavirus crisis should select the “illness or medical reason” excuse.

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Registered voters can use this online form to request their ballot, or download and return this form to their municipal clerk’s office.

If you have not previously provided a copy of your photo ID, photo ID must accompany your application. More information about the photo ID requirement can be found at www.bringit.wi.gov.

Your ballot will require a witness.

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Voters can return the absentee ballot request form by email or mail, or request an absentee ballot in person or over the phone at their local county clerk.

We recommend applying for an absentee ballot at least 7 days before the election to ensure it arrives on time. We recommend mailing your application back as soon as possible—the earlier the better!

It can take 7 days or more for mail ballots to arrive, so plan ahead!

Voters can contact their county clerk for information on the status of your ballot.