Compilation of Resources to Educate Voters How to Vote By Mail

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1	Resource Compilation: Educating Voters on How to Vote By Mail Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project Compiled by: Ali Bloomgarden, Bronte Kass, Alegria Ruseler-Smith, Alexandra (Mac) Taylor Last Updated: October 12, 2020
2	Source	Title	Date (if available)	Link	Media Form (i.e. video, article, webpage, infographic)	Targeted Population (i.e. state, tailored to jurisdiction, Limited-English Proficient (LEP) voters, young voters, first time VBM voters)	For Which Election? primary 2020, general 2020, previous election (cycle), universal	Government Vs. Non-Government Source	How to... REQUEST a ballot, FILL OUT a ballot, process to RETURN ballot, explanation of ballot PROCESS, etc.	Read/View Time (rounded)	Description

3	Jocelyn Benson (Michigan Secretary of State) @JocelynBenson	I just voted from home! Voting from home is safe, secure, and simple. And it's not just me - close to 2 million Michigan voters are exercising their right to vote from home in next week's primary. Visit http://Michigan.Gov/Vote for more information & make a plan to vote today.	July 28, 2020	https://twitter.com/JocelynBenson/status/1288207015563726848?s=20	Video	Michigan voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	fill out, return	2	The Michigan Secretary of State describes how to fill out an absentee ballot and return it for the Michigan primary in August.
4	Miami Dade County, Florida	Vote By Mail Overview Video 2020	April 29, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vFg2fbDfRA	Video	Florida Voters	universal	Government	fill out	4	Instructions for how to vote by mail in Miami Dade County.
5	California Secretary of State	2020 Election - How to Vote by Mail in California	February 3, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILvmTjJjIkw	Video	California voters	general 2020	Government	fill out, return, process	2	How CA voters can cast their vote-by-mail ballots (explains how ballots are processed, what the barcode on an envelope means, signature matching, the two most common reasons ballots are challenged, and how to check whether one's vbm ballot is counted).
6	Chicago Board of Election Commissioners	How to Vote By Mail	February 17, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhUM7FW4qM	Video	Illinois voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, fill out	3	Detailed step-by-step instructions for how to vote by mail in Chicago.
7	Riverside County Registar of Voters	Riverside County Vote By Mail Voting Instructions	October 22, 2019	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bKBwLk8C1Y	Video	California voters	universal	Government	fill out, return	4	Instructions for how to vote by mail and return your ballot; could emphasize giving it to USPS with enough time and the importance of signature.
8	LA County RRCC	How to Use and Return an Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot	February 5, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wtZZNPst2Y	Video	California voters with disabilities	universal	Government	request, fill out, process	4	Visual (no audio) instructions for how folks with disabilities can vote-by-mail in LA county.
9	Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RRCC)	How to Vote by Mail	September 10, 2018	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ru5ebNMoOM	Video	Los Angeles County Voters	universal	Government	fill out	2	Video instructions on how to fill out your vote-by-mail ballot.
10	Senator Ron Wyden	Senator Ron Wyden Votes at Home with Oregon's Vote by Mail	November 5, 2018	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2TBvDkzmKU	Video	Oregon Voters	previous election, universal	Government	fill out	3	Video showing the Senator voting by mail at home and dropping off his ballot. Strongly partisan and advocating for voting by mail as the new norm for the state of Oregon and the country.
11	Oklahoma State Election Board	Standard Absentee Intructions (Aug 25)	July 28th, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAH3NXxdCno&feature=youtu.be	Video	Oklahoma voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	request, fill out, process	4	Video made by Oklahoma State Election Board explaining how to fill out and authenticate your mail-in ballot for the August 25th runoff primary election. Includes where instructions on how to fill out the ballot are and how to either a) notarize or b) legitimize your affidavit with ID.
12	Oklahoma State Election Board	Physically Incapacitated Absentee Intructions (Aug 25)	July 28th, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL0tLpm3KDA&feature=youtu.be	Video	Physically incapacitated or caregiver of physically incapacitated Oklahoma voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	request, fill out, process	4	Video made by Oklahoma State Election Board explaining how to fill out and authenticate your mail-in ballot for the August 25th runoff primary election. Includes information on how to find materials with intructions on filling out your ballot as a physically incapacitated person and properly a) notarize or b) legitimize your affidavit with ID.
13	Oklahoma State Election Board	Important Information for Absentee Voters	July, 2020	https://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_Info/Absentee_Voter_Verification.html	Video	Oklahoma voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	fill out, process	3	Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out an absentee ballot for Oklahoma voters (able-bodied and physically incapacitated). Does not instruct voters on how to fill out the absentee ballot, but tells them where to find the instruction materials that are mailed to them (green and orange papers) with their ballots.
14	State of Hawaii Office of Elections	Elections by Mail - State of Hawaii, Office of Elections	March 30, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azYEEybXTUY	Video	Hawaii voters	general 2020	Government	fill out, return, process	2	This video for Hawaii voters explains how to fill out and return a ballot by mail.
15	Snohomish County, Washington	How to Vote by Mail	March 5, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntft_ql-3Fo	Video	Washington voters	universal	Government	fill out, return	2	This video from the Snohomish County Government's Youtube channel walks through a voter's ballot packet in 2019 and explains instructions for how to mark and return the ballot.
16	Senator Becca Rausch @BeccaRauschMA	Did you know you can #VoteByMail, early vote, or vote in person in Massachusetts for the 2020 primary AND general election? But if you're voting by mail, your ballot isn't automatically headed to your mailbox. Let me explain how to get your mail-in ballot. #Election2020 #mapoli	July 23, 2020	https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1286402232120991750	Video	Massachusetts voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, return	2	Senator Rausch outlines step-by-step instructions for how to vote by mail for primary and general election.
17	Riverside County Registar of Voters	Riverside County Vote By Mail Voting Instructions (Spanish)	October 22, 2019	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N5dD6b018U	Video	Spanish speaking California voters	universal	Government	fill out	6	Video covering vote-by-mail overview and instructions for Spanish-speaking Riverside County voters.
18	Purple Glass Productions	How to Vote by Mail in NH	July 26, 2020	https://vimeo.com/441720434	Video	New Hampshire voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Non-Government	request, fill out, return, process	4	Video explaining for NH voters how to request their absentee ballot and complete the process.
19	NYC Votes and NYC Campaign Finance Board	How to Complete Your Mail-in Ballot	June 8, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJdXGYwDkWI	Video	New York City Voters	universal	Non-Government	fill out, return	1	Short animated video instructing voters how to fill out and return their ballot for the New York primary. (More information about the return process than the ballot completion process).
20	Senator Becca Rausch	Voting by Mail in 2020 Elections	2020	https://www.beccarauschma.com/2020-elections	Article/Videos	Massachusetts voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, fill out, return, process	5	Article and video by Senator Becca Rausch with description and step-by-step instructions on how to request, fill out, and return mail-in-ballot. Includes a FAQ section about mail-in ballots and important deadlines for voting.
21	Solano County	How to Make Your Vote Count		https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=2578	Infographic	Solano County, California voters	universal	Government	fill out, return	4	Step by step process of how to complete absentee ballot with information on what not to do and mistakes that will make your ballot not be counted.
22	Minnesota Secretary of State	Instructions How to vote by absentee ballot for registered 2020 state primary voters	June 2020	https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/4133/2020-primary-absentee-ballot-instructions-for-registered-voters.pdf	Flyer	Minnesota voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	fill out, return	2	Six-step instructions with visuals for registered Minnesota voters about how to fill out and return an absentee ballot for the state primary. Includes information for voters with disabilities and about how to correct a mistake.
23	Pono for the People	This is your ballot!	July 20, 2020	https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4eQCiDWO3/?igshid=kc6v801rmx77	Infographic	Hawaii voters	general 2020	Non-Government	fill out, return	5	Detailed infographic for Hawaiian voters that explains how to fill out and return a ballot by mail for the general election.
24	Kentucky State Board of Elections	Instructions to Voters - Voting a Mail-In Absentee Ballot	2020	https://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Voter%20Information/military/SBE%2048A%20Instructions%20to%20Voters%20Voting%20a%20Mail-in%20Absentee%20Ballot.pdf	Infographic	Kentucky voters	universal	Government	fill out, return	5	Step-by-step process for completing an absentee ballot in Kentucky.
25	Minnesota Secretary of State	Instructi􏰀ons How to vote by absentee ballot for Presiden􏰀al Only voters (Voters who have moved from MN to another state between Oct. 4, 2020 and Nov. 3, 2020)	June 2020	https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2316/presidential-absentee-ballot-instructions.pdf	Flyer	Minnesota voters	general 2020	Government	fill out	2	Instructions on how to fill out an absentee ballot for presidential only voters (Voters who have moved from MN to another state between Oct. 4, 2020 and Nov. 3, 2020).
26	County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters	How to Mark Your Vote by Mail Ballots	June 29,2020	https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/VBM/Pages/MarkVMB.aspx	Webpage + infographics	Santa Clara, CA voters (who speak English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)	universal	Government	fill out	1	Instructions for how to fill out a vote-by-mail ballot - by filling in the oval with the correct pen, correctly signing the return envelope - and by when a ballot needs to be returned to be counted. Extra note: has copies of the instructions in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
27	Rhode Island Secretary of State	Vote by Mail	2020	https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/VotebyMail?ActiveFlag=4	Webpage	Rhode Island voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process	3	FAQ and steps for vote by mail. Has information on both the primary (September, 8th) and the general election.
28	Minnesota Secretary of State	Instructions How to vote by absentee ballot for non-registered voters in the 2020 state primary	June 2020	https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/4132/2020-primary-absentee-ballot-instructions-for-non-registered-voters.pdf	Flyer	Minnesota voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	fill out, return	2	Seven-step instructions with visuals for non-registered Minnesota voters about how to register, then fill out and return an absentee ballot for the state primary. Includes information about how to correct a mistake as well as for voters with disabilities.
29	Minnesota Secretary of State	Instructions How to vote by absentee ballot for military and overseas voters for the 2020 state primary	June 2020	https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/4138/2020-primary-uocava-absentee-ballot-instructions-via-mail.pdf	Flyer	Minnesota voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	fill out, return	2	Six-step instructions with visuals for military and overseas Minnesota voters about how to fill out and return an absentee ballot for the state primary. Includes information about how to correct a mistake as well as for voters with disabilities.
30	New Jersey Secretary of State	How to fill out your Vote By Mail Ballot #MakeYourMark	June 30, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7iHSpfgLjg&feature=emb_title	Video	New Jersey voters	primary 2020	Government	fill out, return	2	Step-by-step video from the New Jersey Secretary of State about how to fill out and return a ballot for the state primary election. Also applies to the general, but not made for it.
31	NJTV News	How to vote by mail in New Jersey	June 30, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6j1B-lDCN0	Video	New Jersey voters	primary 2020	Non-Government	fill out, return	3	Informational video tutorial created by a NJ-based news organization about how to fill out and return an absentee ballot for the New Jersey primary election. Information applies to the general as well.
32	Middlesex County NJ	How to Vote by Mail	June 22, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiafoxju1g	Video	New Jersey voters	primary 2020	Government	fill out, return	3	An instructional video from the Middlesex County Government's Youtube channel that explains how to fill out and return an absentee ballot for the New Jersey primary. Useful for the general as well.
33	Amy McGrath Personal Instagram (@amymcgrathky)	Request Your Ballot	June 12th, 2020	https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWqSCEFtO6/	Video	Kentucky voters	general 2020	Non-Government	request, fill out, return	3	Clear and approachable video where Amy McGrath--current candidate running for Senate in Kentucky--explains how to properly complete and mail your mail-in ballot.
34	College Dems @ UCF (@DemsUCF)	In our latest 101, Hannah talks about how to vote by mail and the perks of it!	July 26, 2020	https://twitter.com/DemsUCF/status/1287419441668673538	Video	Florida voters, young voters	primary 2020 (August)	Non-Government	request, fill out	2	Video made by college group for college students (and others) on how to vote-by-mail in Florida for the August primary. Includes information on requesting VBM ballot and ensuring that your ballot is counted.
35	MPR News	Don't let COVID-19 stop your vote. Here's how to vote by mail in Minnesota	July 17, 2020	https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/07/17/mail-in-voting	Article	Minnesota voters	primary 2020 (August)	Non-Government	request, fill out	3	Article with description and step-by-step guide for the video above.
36	Marion County Election Board	Vote by Absentee Ballot	2020	https://www.indy.gov/activity/vote-absentee-ballot	Article	Indiana Voters	general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process	5	Clear step-by-step overview of absentee voting (application, casting vote, etc.) with helpful tips. Includes links to FAQs and voter guides in English + Spanish
37	Pennsylvania Secretary of State	Voting by Mail-in or Absentee Ballot	2020	https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx	Webpage	Pennsylvania voters	general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process	5	Step-by-step with instructions and FAQ for mail-in and absentee ballot voting in Pennsylvania. Also shows how voters can track their ballot online.
38	New Jersey Secretary of State	July 7, 2020 Primary Election Information	August 11, 2020	https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/primary-election-070720.shtml#vbm	Webpage	New Jersey voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	request, fill out, process	3	This FAQ explains for the state primary how to request, fill out, and return an absentee ballot. In addition to describing the process for military and overseas voters, the page also provides supplemental resources on voter registration.
39	Minnesota Secretary of State	Absentee/mail ballot instructions	June 2020	https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/election-administration/absenteemail-ballot-instructions/	Webpage	Minnesota voters	universal	Government	fill out	2	Links to FAQ and instructions (with COVID updates) - absentee ballot instructions and insert for registered and non-registered voters; military and overseas absentee ballot instructions (mailed and electrionic tramsmission); mail ballot instructions; presidential absentee ballot instructions.
40	Oklahoma Secretary of State	Absentee Voting in Oklahoma	2020	https://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_Info/Absentee_Voting/	Webpage	Oklahoma voters	universal	Government	request, fill out, process	5	Q+A with information on how to request for an absentee ballot with links to tutorial videos on how to fill-out ballots.
41	Philly Mag	Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Filling in Your Surprisingly Complicated Mail-In Ballot	May 14,2020	https://www.phillymag.com/news/2020/05/14/pennsylvania-mail-in-ballot-instructions/	Article	Pennsylvania voters	primary 2020	Non-Government	request, fill out, return	5	This article walks readers through how to complete their absentee ballot for the primary, from requesting and contacting elections officials, to understanding the included materials, deadline, and process to fill it out. Also explains how to mail and return the ballot once completed.
42	VotersNotPoliticians @NotPoliticians	ALL Michigan voters can vote safely at home during the #COVID19 pandemic. #VoteByMail is safe, secure, and convenient! Have more questions about voting? Go to http://vnp.vote/voting for more information on how you can stay engaged while staying safe. #VoteSafe	July 24, 2020	https://twitter.com/NotPoliticians/status/1286746823743373312	Video	Michigan voters	primary 2020 (August), general 2020	Non-Government	request, return, process	2	Short, animated, graphics video tutorial. Clear overview of vote by mail for Michigan voters.
43	Utah Association of Counties	How Vote By Mail Works in Utah	October 17, 2016	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ISHTZ1tfs	Video	Utah Voters	universal	Government	process	2	Does not explictly say "this is how you fill out your ballot," but emphasizes the importance of the signature and says what a signature mismatch is.
44	Michigan Democratic Party	Vote by Mail: how to fill out your absentee ballot application	June 15, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CmfNm4pyi0	Video	Michigan Voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Non-Government	request	2	Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the absentee ballot application in Michican.
45	Special Projects	How to Vote	October 19th, 2018	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uMZL3jkJV4	Video	Young voters, first time voters, disenfranchised voters	previous election	Non-Government	request, fill out	2	MADE PRE-COVID, does not reference mail-in ballots specifically. Funny, relatable video about the importance of voting. Tells you how to check if you're registered to vote and lays out options for voting in-person or by mail.
46	State of Hawaii	Hawaii Votes By Mail Resources		https://elections.hawaii.gov/hawaii-votes-by-mail-resources/	Webpage	Hawaii voters	general 2020	Government	process, return	10	Webpage features extensive resources on voter registration, key deadlines and FAQs. Also has guides to voter registration, primary election, etc.
47	ACLU	Let People Vote	2020	https://www.aclu.org/voter/	Webpage/Tool	General voting public	primary 2020	Non-Government	request	3	This educational tool allows individuals to click on any of the fifty states and learn about their absentee ballot eligibility and how to request a ballot for the state primary. It also specifies application request and return deadlines. While the tool has not yet been updated for the general (as of August 2020), it features "voting tips" and a resources section on each state's page about relevant legislation, how to find municipal clerks, and election protection hotlines available in different languages.
48	Vote.org	Get Your Absentee Ballot	2020	https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/	Webpage/Tool	General voting public	universal, general 2020	Non-Government	request	1	When an individual clicks on a state, the webpage automatically pulls up a tool for registered voters to request an absentee ballot. It also details absentee ballot deadlines, rules, and directions, in addition to how to track a ballot once it is returned. It features offsite links (e.g., to state and local election offices) at the bottom of the page.
49	Business Insider	How to vote by mail in your state in the November presidential election	July 28, 2020	https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-vote-by-mail-absentee-in-presidential-election-2020-7	Article	General voting population	general 2020	Non-Government	request, fill out, return, process	5	Overview from Business Insider about requesting a ballot, the importance of requesting it early, how to fill it out carefully, and how to return it - with resources that are state-specific for exploring further information.
50	Stanford University	Your Signature on Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot is Important!	June 2020	https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:qg494xr7051/Bloomgarden.POLS.Deliverable.2020.mp4	Video	General voting population	universal	Non-Government	fill out, process	19	This video informs eligible and registered voters about the importance of their signatures on absentee and vote-by-mail ballots.
51	USA.gov	Absentee and Early Voting	June 11, 2020	https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting	Webpage	General voting public	universal	Government	request, process	3	Short overview about early voting and vote-by-mail processes. The page also includes offsite links for requesting a ballot for your given state.
52	Alabama Secretary of State	Absentee Voting Information	2020	https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting	Webpage	Alabama voters	universal	Government	request, return	6	Provides an overview of absentee voting eligibility requirements, as well as the application process and procedure for returns in Alabama. Includes absentee ballot application links.
53	Connecticut Secretary of State	Absentee Voting	2020	https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Absentee-Voting	Webpage	Connecticut voters	primary 2020 (August)	Government	request, process	3	Explanation of absentee ballot eligibility requirements that also provides links in both English and Spanish to request an application (and emergency application) for the state primary. The bottom of the page has a detailed factsheet on absentee ballots in Connecticut.
54	MPR News	Election 2020: How to vote by mail in Minnesota	July 17, 2020	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAd2p7BLYzQ&t=99s	Video	Minnesota voters	primary 2020 (August)	Non-Government	request	3	Instructions designed for the Minnesota primary in August, but other than saying "for August primary" the instructions can be applied to the general election as well.
55	Arkansas Secretary of State	Absentee Voting	2020	https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/absentee-voting	Webpage	Arkansas voters	universal	Government	request, process, return	3	Description of absentee ballot eligibility requirements. Includes a link for requesting a ballot and provides information on various deadlines.
56	State of Delaware	Absentee Voting in Delaware	2020	https://elections.delaware.gov/pdfs/2020absentee_COVID19_flyer.pdf	Flyer	Delaware voters	primary 2020	Government	request	2	This flyer explains how to request a ballot for the Delaware state primary in English and in Spanish.
57	State of Hawaii	Absentee Ballot Guide 2016 General Election	2016	https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AB-GUIDE2.pdf	Infographic	Hawaii voters	previous election	Government	fill out, return	2	This flyer provides information about marking, prepping and returning a ballot for Hawaiian voters in the 2016 general election.
58	Florida Secretary of State	Vote-by-Mail	2020	https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/	Webpage	Florida Voters	universal	Government	request, process, return	4	Brief description for Floridian voters about the vote-by-mail process, specifically eligibility requirements, the request deadline, how instructions will be included with the ballot, the tracking process, and how to correct a mismatched or missing signature.
59	Maine Secretary of State	Absentee Voting Guide	2015	https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/absenteeguide.html	Webpage	Maine Voters	primary 2020	Government	request, process	4	FAQ for Maine voters about how to apply for and receive an absentee ballot. The request deadline references the state primary elections, but all other information appears applicable for the general.
60	Fairfax County Government	How to Fill Out Your Mail-in Absentee Ballot	December 13, 2018	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsIIeBPERiw	Video	Virginia Voters	previous election	Government	request, fill out	2	Instructions for how to request and fill out an absentee ballot in Virginia.
61	League of Women Voters of California Education Fund	Voting By Mail	2020	https://cavotes.org/vote/how-vote/voting-mail	Article	California Voters	universal	Non-Government	request, fill out, process	3	Instructions (bullet points) on how to get, complete, mail and check the status of a mail-in ballot in California.
62	The Washington Post	How to prevent your mail ballot from being rejected	August 25, 2020	https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/25/how-prevent-your-mail-ballot-being-rejected/?hpid=hp_politics1-8-12_mail-ballot-835am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans&fbclid=IwAR3FBFwwG49qEH6w3hSWLWt7wzTYHQIkquPa7BL3BnGXCIwSbTKMLtWyTE4	Article	General voting population	universal, general 2020	Non-Government	request, fill out, process, return	10	This article explains that nearly 200 million Americans are eligible to vote by mail in November. Over 530,000 mail ballots were rejected during primaries across 23 states this year, disenfranchising voters and perhaps offering a preview of what could happen in November when turnout rises dramatically. It describes six steps to help protect votes cast by mail: 1) requesting a ballot early, if the ballot is not sent automatically; 2) reading the instructions and seeking clarification from election officials; 3) learning about signature matching, if applicable; 4) avoiding errors that could disqualify the ballot; 5) returning it as soon as possible through mail or other options to ensure it is received in time for counting; and 6) seeking reliable information and updates from election officials.
63	Detroit Free Pres	How to vote by absentee ballot in Michigan: Step by step	August 21, 2020	https://www.freep.com/videos/news/politics/elections/2020/08/21/absentee-ballot-voting-michigan/3407352001/	Video	Michigan voters	universal, general 2020	Non-Government	request, fill-out, process	4	This video offers a detailed step-by-step overview of the vote by mail process, detailing how to register, request a ballot, fill-out your ballot, and return your ballot.
64	NPR	The Most Important Mail You'll Ever Send: A Ballot	August 11, 2020	https://www.npr.org/2020/08/07/900210406/the-most-important-mail-youll-ever-send-a-ballot	Article	General voting population	universal	Non-Government	request, fill out, return, process	3	This short article breaks down the absentee ballot process in six steps: (1) register, (2) request, (3) fill out, (4) return, and (5) help others. An easy and quick read with hyperlinks, but lacks in-depth detail.
65	Sacramento County, CA	Vote By Mail	July 12, 1905	https://elections.saccounty.net/VotebyMail/Pages/default.aspx	Webpage	Sacramento County Voters	universal	Government	fill out, return	3	This webapge offers step-by-step instructions, including visual imagery, on how to fill out your vote-by-mail ballot for Sacramento County voters.
66	Kansas Secretary of State	Elections - FAQ	2020	https://sos.ks.gov/elections/elections-faq.html	Webpage	Kansas Voters	universal	Government	process	8	This FAQ clarifies how a voter can track their mailed ballot, as well as how the state verifies its legitimacy. It explains Kansas state requirements related to voter registration and in-person voting, including identifcation restrictions.
67	Iowa Secretary of State	Absentee Voting by Mail	July, 1905	https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/absenteemail.html	Webpage	Iowa Voters	universal	Government	request, process, return	3	Overview for registered Iowa voters about the request deadline and return process. The webpage notes that the county auditor will include instructions for how to fill out the ballot.
68	Indiana Secretary of State	Absentee Voting	2020	https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2402.htm	Webpage	Indiana Voters	general 2020	Government	request, process, return	10	Under the dropdown 'Absentee Voting by Mail' page, there is an explanation of Indiana's eligibility criteria for absentee voting, as well as the process for requesting and returning a ballot.
69	Disability Rights California	Many Voters with Disabilities Can Vote by Mail and Independently	January 14th, 2020	https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/many-voters-with-disabilities-can-vote-by-mail-privately-and-independently	Article	California Voters with Disabilities, specifically vision and dextrity impairments	universal	Non-Government	request, process	4	Information on Remote Acessible Vote-by-Mail (RAVBM) available in every county in California as of January 1st, 2020. RAVBM allows citizens with dissabilities to vote privately and independently with their own assistive technology. Citizens using this system must register to vote by mail with a special ballot.
70	Michigan Secretary of State	Absentee voting allows you to vote by mail	2020	https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037--,00.html	Webpage	Michigan voters	universal	Government	request	5	This page confirms that all registered Michigan voters can vote by mail. It explains how to request an absentee ballot and spoil it, if necessary.
71	Missouri Secretary of State	Absentee	July, 2020	https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/ElectionGoVoteMissouri/Absentee-MailinBallotSummaries.pdf	Flyer	Missouri voters	general 2020	Government	request, process, return	4	This FAQ confirms that all registered Missouri voters can vote by mail. It provides important deadlines for both absentee and mail-in voting, and it distinguishes between individuals who are eligible to vote absentee with a notary or without a notary.
72	Montana Secretary of State	Military and overseas voters		https://sosmt.gov/elections/military-overseas	Webpage	Military and Overseas Montana voters	universal	Government	request, process, return	5	FAQ for military and overseas voters registered in Montana, including registering to vote, and requesting, returning and tracking an absentee ballot.
73	Dave Cavell @DaveFCavell	Vote by mail can be confusing, but it’s the safest way to make sure your voice is heard. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to request your ballot today: #mapoli #ma04	July 24, 2020	https://twitter.com/DavidFCavell/status/1286663804277985284	Video	Massachusetts voters	general 2020	Non-Government	request	2	A Democratic candidate for Massachusetts' 4th congressional district explains how to request an absentee ballot for the general election.
74	Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/ County Clerk (RRCC)	Voting by Mail in Los Angeles County	2020	https://www.lavote.net/home/voting-elections/voting-options/vote-by-mail/how-to-vote-by-mail	Webpage	Los Angeles County, California Voters	general 2020	Government	return	1	Information on how to request, track, and properly sign mail-in ballots in Los Angeles County, CA.
75	Maryland State Board of Elections	Mail-in Voting: Information and Instructions for the 2020 Elections	2020	https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html	Webpage	Maryland voters	general 2020	Government	request, process, return	5	This Q+A clarifies that any registered voter in Maryland is eligible to vote by mail. It explains how to request and return a ballot for the general election, and that instructions are included.
76	New Mexico Secretary of State	Absentee Voting by Mail	2020	https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/absentee-voting-by-mail/	Webpage	New Mexico voters	general 2020	Government	request, return	5	This FAQ clarifies how to request and return an absentee ballot for the 2020 general election. It also includes important deadlines.
77	California Secretary of State	Vote by Mail- November, 3rd 2020	2020	https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail/vbm-nov2020-general-election/	Webpage	California Voters	general 2020	Government	request, process	7	Very comprehensive information on how to request, process and track your mail-in ballot for the November 3rd general election. Does not include information or materials on how to fill out your mail-in ballot.
78	New Hampshire Secretary of State	Voting During COVID-19 State of Emergency	July 1905	https://sos.nh.gov/elections/voters/voting-during-covid-19-state-of-emergency/	Webpage	New Hampshire voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process	10	Features various links on how to vote during New Hampshire's state of emergency (due to COVID-19) -- particularly, how to request an absentee ballot, instructions for completing and returning the ballot, and contact information for city or town clerks.
79	Nevada Secretary of State	Absent Voting	2020	https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/absentee-voting	Webpage	Nevada voters	universal	Government	request, process	5	Information about absentee ballots in Nevada and forms of valid identification.
80	Nebraska Secretary of State	Overseas Voters		https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/overseas-voters	Webpage	Nebraska overseas voters	universal	Government	request, process	5	Information on how overseas voters can register to vote, request an early-voting ballot, and track their ballot. (Unsure if this source has been updated since the pandemic).
81	Ohio Secretary of State	Frequently Asked Questions	2020	https://www.ohiosos.gov/secretary-office/military/military-overseas-voters-faqs/#happens	Webpage	Military and Overseas Ohio Voters	universal	Government	request, process	5	FAQ from the Ohio Secretary of State for military and overseas voters, covering voter registration, requesting absentee ballot, etc.
82	South Dakota Secretary of State	Absentee Voting	May 2020	https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx	Webpage	South Dakota voters	universal	Government	request, process	3	Information from the South Dakota Secretary of State on requesting an absentee ballot.
83	Tenneesee Secretary of State	Absentee Voting	2020	https://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/absentee-voting	Webpage	Tennessee voters	universal	Government	request, process	5	FAQ on voting absentee. Unclear when written, but does mention COVID-19, so information must be relatively current.
84	Washington D.C.	Absentee Ballot (Mail-in) Request Form	2020	https://dcboe.org/AbsenteeBallotRequest	Form	Washington D.C. residents	universal	Government	request, process	3	First page is an absentee (mail-in) ballot request form. Second page has FAQ about vote by mail in DC.
85	Wyoming Secretary of State	Absentee Voting in Wyoming	2020	https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/State/AbsenteeVoting.aspx	Webpage	Wyoming voters	universal	Government	request, process	3	Q+A for absentee voting from Wyoming Secretary of State.
86	West Virginia Secretary of State	Instructions for Voting a Paper Ballot by Mail	May 2020	https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Instructions%20for%20Voting%20a%20Paper%20Ballot%20by%20Mail.pdf	Infographic	West Virginia voters	universal	Government	fill out	7	PDF explaining step-by-step how to fill out a vote-by-mail ballot. Not specific to the 2020 general election (no dates) but has been updated to reflect standards that will apply to the general 2020 election.
87	Vermont Secretary of State	Early and Absentee Voting	2020	https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting/	Webpage	Vermont voters	primary 2020 (August), general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process	10	Bottom of the page has instructions about how to complete an absentee ballot in Vermont.
88	New York Board of Elections	Absentee Voting	2020	https://vote.nyc/page/absentee-voting; https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html	Webpage	New York Voters	general 2020	Government	request, fill out, process, return	7	These two pages provide information on the absentee ballot process in New York - more specifically, with application deadlines (and the state-specific qualifications), how to cast the ballot, and the process for returning it before the deadline.
89	St. Louis County	Absentee Voting	2020	https://stlouisco.com/Your-Government/Elections/Voting-in-StLouis-County/Absentee-Voting	Webpage	Missouri voters	universal	Government	request	5	Descriptions for who is eligible and how to apply for absentee voting in Missouri.
90	Massachusetts Secretary of State	Voting by Mail	July 12, 1905	https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleev/early-voting-by-mail.htm	Webpage	Massachusetts voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request	3	How to request an absentee ballot. Has dates for both the primary (September 1) and the general election.
91	Massachusetts Secretary of State	Voting by Mail FAQ	July 12, 1905	https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleev/early-voting-faq.htm	Webpage	Massachusetts voters	primary 2020, general 2020	Government	request, process, return	3	FAQ for voting by mail - defines eligibility, the application process, voting process, and returning the ballot.
92	Los Angeles County Registrar / County Clerk	Voting by Mail in Los Angeles County	2020	https://lavote.net/home/voting-elections/voting-options/vote-by-mail/how-to-vote-by-mail	Webpage	California voters	general 2020	Government	process	3	Clear explanation about requesting a ballot and voting by mail. Website is available in several languages.
93	Colorado Secretary of State Office	Mail-In Ballot FAQs	2020	https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/mailBallotsFAQ.html	Article	Colorado State Voters	general 2020	Government	process	2	Official Mail-In Ballot FAQs provided by Colorado Secretary of State Office.
94	Fairfax County Government	Filling Out a Mail-In Absentee Ballot [Spanish]	September 1, 2015	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ8EGYXEB0	Video	Fairfax County, VA voters who speak Spanish	previous election	Government	request, fill out	1	Video, narrated in Spanish, with detailed step-by-step intructions on how to fill out a mail-in ballot.
95	Southern California Public Radio	A complete guide to early and absentee voting	September 23, 2016	https://www.scpr.org/news/2016/09/23/65029/a-complete-guide-to-early-and-absentee-voting/	Article + infographics	General voting public	previous election	Non-Government	request	8	Infographics on which states allow vote by mail; general article detailing early and absentee voting across America, inlcuding percent chance of voter fraud.
96	Citizen Clean Elections Committee	Voters Without a Home	2017	https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-to-vote/voters-without-an-address-infographic	Infographic	Arizona voters without a permanent home	previous election	Non-Government	request	3	Infographic providing step-by-step instructions on how to register to vote / vote early by mail-in ballot if you do not have a permanent home address in AZ.
97	Federal Voting Assistance Program	Americans can vote. Wherever they are.	July 12, 1905	https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Outreach-Materials/Infographics/DetailedAbsenteeVotingProcesses2020.jpg	Infographic	Active duty military members, military spouses, overseas citizens	general 2020	Government	request	3	Infographic providing step-by-step instructions on how to register for an absentee ballot and vote if you are in the military, a military family, or an overseas citizen.
98	Federal Voting Assistance Program	How to vote absentee from abroad	2020	https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/overview	Webpage	Active duty military members, military spouses, overseas citizens	general 2020	Government	request, process	3	Webpage and tutorial for military members, military families or overseas citizens. Clear and easy to follow.
99	NPR	Want Your Absentee Vote To Count? Don't Make These Mistakes	October 22, 2014	https://www.npr.org/2014/10/22/358108606/want-your-absentee-vote-to-count-dont-make-these-mistakes	Radio + written transcript	All absentee voters	universal	Non-Government	fill out, process	4	Short radio clip on common mistakes absentee voters make. Highlights top reasons.
100	California Secretary of State	Voter Registration	July 12, 1905	https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/	Article + Video	California Voters	general 2020	Government	request	7	How to register to vote in California; includes video explaining registration process (for folks who are blind and deaf); has copies of instructions in nine languages.