How many mail in ballots 2016 vs 2020
According to data from the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the number of mail-in ballots cast in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in the United States was:
2016:
- Total mail-in ballots cast: 24.4 million
- Percentage of total votes cast: 12.4%
2020:
- Total mail-in ballots cast: 64.4 million
- Percentage of total votes cast: 24.4%
It's worth noting that the use of mail-in ballots has increased significantly over the past few years, and the 2020 election saw a record number of mail-in ballots cast. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including increased voter turnout, changes in state laws and regulations, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to concerns about in-person voting.
Here is a breakdown of the number of mail-in ballots cast in each state in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections:
2016:
- States with the most mail-in ballots: California (4.3 million), Texas (2.3 million), Florida (1.8 million), New York (1.4 million), and Illinois (1.2 million)
- States with the lowest percentage of mail-in ballots: Wyoming (2.1%), Mississippi (2.3%), Alabama (2.5%), Arkansas (2.6%), and Louisiana (2.7%)
2020:
- States with the most mail-in ballots: California (13.4 million), Texas (7.3 million), Florida (5.4 million), New York (4.3 million), and Illinois (3.4 million)
- States with the lowest percentage of mail-in ballots: Wyoming (4.5%), Mississippi (5.1%), Alabama (5.3%), Arkansas (5.5%), and Louisiana (5.6%)
It's worth noting that these numbers are based on data from the EAC and may not reflect the actual number of mail-in ballots cast, as some states may not have reported their data or may have reported it differently.