How many more mail in ballots 2020 than 2016

According to data from the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the number of mail-in ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election was significantly higher than in the 2016 presidential election.

In the 2016 presidential election, a total of 21.6 million mail-in ballots were cast, which accounted for about 12.4% of all ballots cast.

In the 2020 presidential election, a total of 43.4 million mail-in ballots were cast, which accounted for about 24.4% of all ballots cast. This represents an increase of 21.8 million mail-in ballots, or 101%, compared to the 2016 election.

Here is a breakdown of the number of mail-in ballots cast in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections:

It's worth noting that the increase in mail-in ballots is likely due to a combination of factors, including changes in state laws and regulations, increased voter turnout, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have made it more difficult for some voters to cast their ballots in person.