Can independents vote by mail

In the United States, the rules for voting by mail (also known as absentee voting) vary from state to state. Some states allow independent voters to vote by mail, while others do not.

Here's a breakdown:

States that allow independent voters to vote by mail:

1. Arizona: Independents can request an absentee ballot by mail or online.
2. California: Independents can vote by mail in California, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
3. Colorado: Independents can vote by mail in Colorado, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
4. Hawaii: Independents can vote by mail in Hawaii, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
5. Idaho: Independents can vote by mail in Idaho, but they must register to vote and request an absentee ballot separately.
6. Maine: Independents can vote by mail in Maine, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
7. Maryland: Independents can vote by mail in Maryland, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
8. Massachusetts: Independents can vote by mail in Massachusetts, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
9. Michigan: Independents can vote by mail in Michigan, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
10. Minnesota: Independents can vote by mail in Minnesota, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
11. Montana: Independents can vote by mail in Montana, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
12. Nevada: Independents can vote by mail in Nevada, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
13. New Hampshire: Independents can vote by mail in New Hampshire, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
14. New Jersey: Independents can vote by mail in New Jersey, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
15. New Mexico: Independents can vote by mail in New Mexico, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
16. North Carolina: Independents can vote by mail in North Carolina, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
17. Oregon: Independents can vote by mail in Oregon, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
18. Pennsylvania: Independents can vote by mail in Pennsylvania, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
19. Rhode Island: Independents can vote by mail in Rhode Island, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
20. Utah: Independents can vote by mail in Utah, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
21. Vermont: Independents can vote by mail in Vermont, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
22. Washington: Independents can vote by mail in Washington, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.
23. Wisconsin: Independents can vote by mail in Wisconsin, and they can also register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the same time.

States that do not allow independent voters to vote by mail:

1. Alabama: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
2. Alaska: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
3. Arkansas: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
4. Delaware: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
5. Florida: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
6. Georgia: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
7. Indiana: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
8. Iowa: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
9. Kansas: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
10. Kentucky: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
11. Louisiana: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
12. Mississippi: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
13. Missouri: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
14. Nebraska: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
15. North Dakota: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
16. Ohio: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
17. Oklahoma: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
18. South Carolina: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
19. South Dakota: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
20. Tennessee: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
21. Texas: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
22. Virginia: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
23. West Virginia: Only registered party members can vote by mail.
24. Wyoming: Only registered party members can vote by mail.

Please note that these rules are subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check with your state's election office or website for the most up-to-date information on voting by mail.