How many service members vote by mail

The number of service members who vote by mail, also known as absentee voting, can vary from election to election. However, I can provide some general information and statistics on absentee voting among military personnel and their families.

According to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which is responsible for ensuring that military personnel, their families, and overseas citizens can exercise their right to vote, the following statistics are available:

• In the 2020 general election, FVAP reported that:
  • 1.3 million absentee ballots were requested by military personnel and their families.
  • 1.1 million absentee ballots were returned and counted.
• In the 2018 midterm elections, FVAP reported that:
  • 944,000 absentee ballots were requested by military personnel and their families.
  • 844,000 absentee ballots were returned and counted.
• In the 2016 general election, FVAP reported that:
  • 1.1 million absentee ballots were requested by military personnel and their families.
  • 944,000 absentee ballots were returned and counted.

It's worth noting that these numbers only reflect absentee voting by military personnel and their families, and do not include other eligible voters who may also vote by mail.

FVAP provides a range of resources and tools to help military personnel and their families vote absentee, including:

• The FVAP website, which provides information on voting requirements, deadlines, and procedures for each state.
• The FVAP Ballot Tracking System, which allows voters to track the status of their absentee ballots.
• The FVAP Voting Assistance Officers, who are stationed at military bases and other locations to provide voting assistance and support.

Overall, while the exact number of service members who vote by mail may vary, it is clear that absentee voting is an important option for military personnel and their families, and that FVAP plays a critical role in ensuring that they are able to exercise their right to vote.