2020 election mail in ballots

The 2020 United States presidential election was the 59th quadrennial presidential election, held on November 3, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states expanded their use of mail-in ballots, also known as absentee ballots, to reduce the risk of in-person voting. Here are some key facts about mail-in ballots in the 2020 election:

States that allowed mail-in ballots:

  1. Arizona: All registered voters were sent an application to request an absentee ballot.
  2. California: All registered voters were automatically sent a mail-in ballot application.
  3. Colorado: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  4. Connecticut: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  5. Delaware: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  6. Florida: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  7. Hawaii: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  8. Idaho: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  9. Illinois: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  10. Indiana: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  11. Iowa: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  12. Maine: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  13. Maryland: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  14. Massachusetts: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  15. Michigan: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  16. Minnesota: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  17. Nevada: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  18. New Hampshire: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  19. New Jersey: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  20. New Mexico: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  21. New York: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  22. North Carolina: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  23. Ohio: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  24. Oregon: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot.
  25. Pennsylvania: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  26. Rhode Island: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  27. Utah: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  28. Vermont: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  29. Virginia: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  30. Washington: All registered voters were sent a mail-in ballot application.
  31. West Virginia: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.
  32. Wisconsin: Voters could request an absentee ballot online or by mail.

Mail-in ballot deadlines:

  1. Arizona: October 23, 2020
  2. California: November 3, 2020 (in-person) or November 6, 2020 (by mail)
  3. Colorado: November 3, 2020
  4. Connecticut: November 3, 2020
  5. Delaware: November 3, 2020
  6. Florida: November 3, 2020
  7. Hawaii: November 3, 2020
  8. Idaho: November 3, 2020
  9. Illinois: November 3, 2020
  10. Indiana: November 3, 2020
  11. Iowa: November 3, 2020
  12. Maine: November 3, 2020
  13. Maryland: November 3, 2020
  14. Massachusetts: November 3, 2020
  15. Michigan: November 3, 2020
  16. Minnesota: November 3, 2020
  17. Nevada: November 3, 2020
  18. New Hampshire: November 3, 2020
  19. New Jersey: November 3, 2020
  20. New Mexico: November 3, 2020
  21. New York: November 3, 2020
  22. North Carolina: November 3, 2020
  23. Ohio: November 3, 2020
  24. Oregon: November 3, 2020
  25. Pennsylvania: November 3, 2020
  26. Rhode Island: November 3, 2020
  27. Utah: November 3, 2020
  28. Vermont: November 3, 2020
  29. Virginia: November 3, 2020
  30. Washington: November 3, 2020
  31. West Virginia: November 3, 2020
  32. Wisconsin: November 3, 2020

Mail-in ballot return methods:

  1. Mail: Most states allowed voters to return their mail-in ballots by mail.
  2. Drop-off: Some states allowed voters to drop off their mail-in ballots at designated locations, such as county election offices or post offices.
  3. In-person: Some states allowed voters to return their mail-in ballots in person at designated locations, such as county election offices or polling stations.

Mail-in ballot issues:

  1. Delays: Some voters experienced delays in receiving their mail-in ballots or in returning them to election officials.
  2. Rejection: Some mail-in ballots were rejected due to errors or incomplete information.
  3. Fraud concerns: There were concerns about the potential for fraud or tampering with mail-in ballots.

Overall, the 2020 election saw a significant increase in the use of mail-in ballots, with many states expanding their absentee voting options to reduce the risk of in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic.