How many mail in votes
The number of mail-in votes can vary depending on the jurisdiction, election, and other factors. Here are some general statistics on mail-in voting in the United States:
- According to the National Association of Secretaries of State, in the 2020 general election, 44 states and the District of Columbia allowed mail-in voting, with 34 states and D.C. allowing no-excuse absentee voting.
- The Pew Research Center estimates that in the 2020 general election, about 43% of eligible voters cast their ballots by mail, which is up from about 20% in 2016.
- The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law reports that in the 2020 general election, mail-in ballots accounted for about 35% of all ballots cast in the United States.
- In the 2020 presidential election, mail-in ballots accounted for about 55% of all ballots cast in Arizona, 45% in Colorado, and 40% in Oregon, according to data from the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Here are some specific numbers for the 2020 general election in some states:
- California: 12.4 million mail-in ballots were cast, out of a total of 14.2 million ballots cast.
- Florida: 4.3 million mail-in ballots were cast, out of a total of 9.3 million ballots cast.
- Michigan: 2.5 million mail-in ballots were cast, out of a total of 4.5 million ballots cast.
- New York: 2.2 million mail-in ballots were cast, out of a total of 6.1 million ballots cast.
- Texas: 2.1 million mail-in ballots were cast, out of a total of 9.7 million ballots cast.
It's worth noting that these numbers are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date figures. Additionally, the number of mail-in votes can vary significantly from one election to another, depending on factors such as voter turnout, election laws, and public health concerns.