Absentee voting

Definition

Absentee voting allows voters to cast their ballots by mail or another method before the scheduled election day. It is designed for individuals who cannot be physically present at their local polling stations due to various reasons such as illness, travel, or military service.

Related terms

Early Voting: A process that allows voters to cast their ballots at a designated polling place before the official Election Day.

Mail: In Ballot - A voting system where ballots are distributed to voters by mail, filled out, and then mailed back or dropped off at specified locations to be counted.

Proxy Voting: A vote cast by one person on behalf of another, often used in corporate settings rather than public elections