A ballot cast by a voter other than in-person at a voting location. Vote by mail ballots are typically mailed to voters but can be issued over the counter from an election's office. Depending on the jurisdiction, vote by mail ballots can be returned by mail, in a drop box, or in-person.
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A ballot cast by a voter other than in-person at a voting location. Vote by mail ballots are typically mailed to voters but can be issued over the counter from an election's office. Depending on the jurisdiction, vote by mail ballots can be returned by mail, in a drop box, or in-person.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Vote By Mail Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/vote-by-mail-ballot
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