How many ballots were mailed in 2016

According to the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a total of 137.5 million ballots were mailed to voters in the 2016 general election. This includes both absentee and mail-in ballots.

Here is the breakdown by type of ballot:

It's worth noting that these numbers are based on data reported by states to the EAC, and may not reflect the actual number of ballots that were cast or counted. Additionally, the terms "absentee" and "mail-in" ballots are sometimes used interchangeably, but technically, absentee ballots are those that are requested by voters and then returned by mail, while mail-in ballots are those that are automatically sent to all eligible voters in a particular jurisdiction.