absentee ballot
noun
: a ballot submitted (as by mail) in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls
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Witzel-Behl’s office found another 125 uncounted absentee ballots in a sealed courier bag in a supply tote on Dec. 2.
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Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
But her attorney, John Kennelly, said his client never advised Joyce or anyone else to pick up a voter’s absentee ballot.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Kane County Clerk John Cunningham announced his office began mailing absentee ballots for the on March 7 to about 37,500 voters who submitted applications for permanent vote-by-mail ballots, according to the news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Even election processes have seen cost reductions, with the elimination of witness signature requirements for absentee ballots generating $7.1 million in annual savings.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
But her attorney, John Kennelly, said his client never advised Joyce or anyone else to pick up a voter’s absentee ballot.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Kane County Clerk John Cunningham announced his office began mailing absentee ballots for the on March 7 to about 37,500 voters who submitted applications for permanent vote-by-mail ballots, according to the news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Even election processes have seen cost reductions, with the elimination of witness signature requirements for absentee ballots generating $7.1 million in annual savings.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Absentee ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absentee%20ballot. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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