How many people are voting by mail

The number of people voting by mail, also known as absentee voting or mail-in voting, varies from election to election and from state to state. However, I can provide some general information and statistics on the trend of mail-in voting in the United States.

According to the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the number of absentee ballots cast in federal elections has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. In the 2016 presidential election, approximately 24.5 million absentee ballots were cast, which accounted for about 10% of all votes cast.

In the 2020 presidential election, the number of absentee ballots cast increased significantly, with over 43.4 million absentee ballots cast, which accounted for about 20% of all votes cast. This represents a significant increase from 2016, and it's likely that the trend of mail-in voting will continue to grow in future elections.

Some states have seen even higher rates of mail-in voting. For example, in the 2020 general election, Oregon reported that over 60% of all votes cast were absentee ballots, while Washington state reported that over 50% of all votes cast were absentee ballots.

It's worth noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend of mail-in voting, as many states have implemented measures to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots by mail. Some states have also expanded their absentee voting laws to allow more voters to participate in mail-in voting.

Here are some statistics on mail-in voting in the 2020 general election:

It's important to note that these statistics are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information. Additionally, the accuracy of mail-in voting statistics can vary depending on the source and methodology used to track and report the data.