What percentage of the military votes by mail
The percentage of military votes cast by mail can vary depending on the country, state, or election. However, I can provide some general information and statistics on military voting by mail in the United States.
In the United States, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows eligible military personnel, their families, and overseas citizens to vote absentee by mail. According to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which is responsible for ensuring the right to vote for military personnel, their families, and overseas citizens, the majority of military voters cast their ballots by mail.
In the 2020 general election, FVAP reported that:
- 64% of military voters cast their ballots by mail.
- 21% voted in person at a polling station.
- 15% used online absentee voting systems.
It's worth noting that these numbers may vary depending on the state and local election jurisdictions. Some states have implemented online absentee voting systems, which may increase the percentage of military voters casting their ballots by mail.
In terms of specific statistics, the FVAP reported the following numbers for the 2020 general election:
- 1.3 million military voters cast their ballots by mail.
- 440,000 military voters voted in person at a polling station.
- 220,000 military voters used online absentee voting systems.
Overall, while the exact percentage of military votes cast by mail may vary, it is clear that a significant majority of military voters take advantage of the absentee voting option to exercise their right to vote.