Who can vote by mail

In the United States, the ability to vote by mail, also known as absentee voting, varies from state to state. Here are some general guidelines:

Who can vote by mail:

  1. Military and overseas voters: All states allow military personnel and overseas voters to vote by mail.
  2. Absentee voters: Most states allow registered voters to vote by mail if they are unable to vote in person due to a valid reason, such as:
    • Being out of town on Election Day
    • Having a disability or illness
    • Being a caregiver for a family member
    • Being a student or working away from home
    • Being a member of the military or a veteran
    • Being a resident of a long-term care facility
  3. Permanent absentee voters: Some states allow voters to request a permanent absentee ballot, which means they will automatically receive a ballot for every election.
  4. Voters with disabilities: Some states allow voters with disabilities to vote by mail if they are unable to vote in person due to their disability.

States that allow all registered voters to vote by mail:

  1. Arizona
  2. California
  3. Colorado
  4. Hawaii
  5. Oregon
  6. Utah
  7. Washington
  8. Wyoming

States that allow voters to vote by mail with a valid reason:

  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arkansas
  4. Connecticut
  5. Delaware
  6. Florida
  7. Georgia
  8. Idaho
  9. Illinois
  10. Indiana
  11. Iowa
  12. Kansas
  13. Kentucky
  14. Louisiana
  15. Maine
  16. Maryland
  17. Massachusetts
  18. Michigan
  19. Minnesota
  20. Mississippi
  21. Missouri
  22. Montana
  23. Nebraska
  24. Nevada
  25. New Hampshire
  26. New Jersey
  27. New Mexico
  28. New York
  29. North Carolina
  30. North Dakota
  31. Ohio
  32. Oklahoma
  33. Pennsylvania
  34. Rhode Island
  35. South Carolina
  36. South Dakota
  37. Tennessee
  38. Texas
  39. Vermont
  40. Virginia
  41. West Virginia
  42. Wisconsin

States that do not allow absentee voting:

  1. Delaware (except for military and overseas voters)
  2. Mississippi (except for military and overseas voters)
  3. New York (except for military and overseas voters)

Please note that these guidelines are subject to change, and it's always best to check with your state or local election office for specific information on voting by mail.