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Is over 80% of voting in some states done by mail?

By Tom Kertscher
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In the November 2022 election voting by mail exceeded 80% of turnout in seven states.

The states were, according to a June 2023 report by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission:

Arizona (80.1%)

California (87.4%)

Colorado (94.7%)

Hawaii (95%)

Oregon (99.6%)

Utah (90.3%)

Washington (99%)

Wisconsin’s rate was 15.9%.

Nationwide, 31.9% of ballots were cast by mail.

That’s down from 43% in November 2020, which was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, but up from 25.6% in November 2018.

Wisconsin registered voters can request an absentee ballot by mail. Voters can return their ballot by mail or cast it in person, either at the local municipal clerk’s office prior to Election Day, or at a polling place on Election Day.

Voters can track their absentee ballot online to see if it was counted.

Wisconsin's presidential primary is April 2, the fall primary is Aug. 13 and the general election is Nov. 5.

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Sources
US Election Assistance Commission Election Administration and Voting Survey 2022 Comprehensive Report
State of Wisconsin Vote Absentee By Mail
State of Wisconsin Vote Absentee Guide
Wisconsin Watch Can you track if your absentee ballot was counted in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Elections Commission Upcoming elections
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