Did arizona have mail in ballots

Yes, Arizona has used mail-in ballots, also known as absentee ballots, for many years. In fact, Arizona has a long history of allowing voters to cast their ballots by mail.

Prior to 1996, Arizona allowed voters to request absentee ballots, which were typically sent to voters by mail. However, the process was not as widespread or convenient as it is today.

In 1996, Arizona passed a law allowing voters to request absentee ballots without providing a reason, which made it easier for voters to participate in elections by mail. This law also allowed voters to request absentee ballots up to 27 days before an election.

In 2005, Arizona implemented a "no-excuse" absentee voting system, which allowed any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. This system was designed to increase voter participation and make it easier for voters to cast their ballots by mail.

Today, Arizona allows voters to request absentee ballots online, by phone, or by mail. Voters can also track the status of their absentee ballots online. In addition, Arizona has implemented a "permanent early voting list" (PEVL), which allows voters to automatically receive an absentee ballot for every election.

In the 2020 general election, Arizona reported that over 2.5 million voters cast their ballots by mail, which was approximately 60% of all votes cast in the state.