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While this is not likely to be an issues of concern to most jurisdictions, Texas, home to the Johnson Space Center, specifically provides that astronauts may vote from outer space 1 Texas Admin. Code §4:81.35.
Also known asspace · outer-space · space voting · astronaut voting
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While this is not likely to be an issues of concern to most jurisdictions, Texas, home to the Johnson Space Center, specifically provides that astronauts may vote from outer space 1 Texas Admin. Code §4:81.35.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Outer Space. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/outer-space
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