How many votes by mail in 2016 presidential election

According to the National Association of Secretaries of State, a total of 29.4 million votes were cast by mail in the 2016 presidential election. This represents about 21.6% of the total votes cast in the election.

Here is the breakdown by state:

• 24 states and the District of Columbia allowed absentee voting by mail, and a total of 23.4 million votes were cast by mail in these states.
• 5 states allowed early voting by mail, and a total of 5.9 million votes were cast by mail in these states.
• 21 states allowed both absentee voting by mail and early voting by mail, and a total of 10.1 million votes were cast by mail in these states.

It's worth noting that the number of votes cast by mail in the 2016 presidential election was significantly higher than in previous elections. This was likely due to a combination of factors, including increased voter turnout, changes in state laws and regulations, and the growing popularity of voting by mail.