How many people in pennsylvania voted by mail

According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, a total of 2,477,141 ballots were cast by mail in the 2020 General Election in Pennsylvania. This represents about 34.4% of the total votes cast in the state.

Here is a breakdown of the mail-in ballot returns in Pennsylvania for the 2020 General Election:

It's worth noting that the number of mail-in ballots cast in Pennsylvania was significantly higher in 2020 than in previous elections. In the 2016 General Election, for example, only about 12% of votes were cast by mail. The increase in mail-in voting was likely due to a combination of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to state law that made it easier for voters to cast mail-in ballots, and increased awareness of the option among voters.