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Alabama9RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 75–28, 1 vac4State SenateR 27–84RRRYAdjournedFebruary 4May 18Code of Alabama §17-14-31* (*Amended by ACT #2020-39)Code of Alabama §17-14-31* (*Amended by ACT #2020-39), §17-14-36Code of Alabama §17-14-34, 17-14-35Code of Alabama §17-14-35Y -- If, at the time of making the certification under Section 17-14-34, it is found that an election of the number of electors to which the state is entitled is not made by reason of two or more candidates having received an equal number of votes, the Governor must forthwith decide between those having an equal number of voteCode of AL §17-16-41Absentee ballot applications must be received in the office of the Absentee Election Manager for your county no later than the 5th calendar day prior to the election.
An absentee ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the election and received by the Absentee Election Manager no later than noon on election day. If hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on the day prior to the election.
Alabama-14.51%0.15-297,0504,864,6801,285,7372,047,80226.43%7295471,318,255-588,70834.36%0.00%678,687975,737-297,050-297,050116.376636933275.33%91.00%-20.00%
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Alaska3SGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesCoalition 23 (15D, 6R, 2 ind)–17R2SenateR 13–74"Split" (Although Although Republicans won a 23-16 majority with one independent in the 2018 elections, a coalition of 15 Democrats, four Republicans, and two independents elected Bryce Edgmon (I) as House speaker on February 14, 2019. The parties split control of key leadership positions and committees.)RRNAdjournedJanuary 21May 20Alaska Stat. §15.30.010, §15.30.020, §15.30.030, §15.30.040,Alaska Stat §§ 15.30.020, 15.30.090Alaska Statute §15.15.460Alaska Stat. §15.20.540 -15.20.560; §15.20.430-15.20.490; 15.20.510Your application for a by-mail ballot must be received 10 days before Election Day. Anyone may request a ballot by mail. You do not need a reasonAlaska-6.64%0.07-18,580738,51622,817279,8413.09%116454163,387-46,93336.55%0.00%131,199149,779-18,580-18,580239.7479009711924.37%31.00%-6.00%
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Arizona11RGovernorState LegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 31-292SenateR 17–132RRRNAdjournedJanuary 13May 26Ariz. Rev. Stat. §16-344Ariz. Rev. Stat. §16-212Ariz. Rev. Stat. §16-649Ariz. Rev. Stat. §16-672; §16-672 - §16-677If you would like to receive your ballot by mail for the November 3rd General Election, make your request now. Ballots will be mailed out to voters that are on the Permanent Early Voting List or have requested a one time early ballot via first class mail beginning on Wednesday, October 7th. The deadline to request the county mail you a ballot is October 23rd at 5pm. We recommend making your request as early as possible.Arizona6,392,0171.65%0.0239,9427,278,717286,6142,413,5684.13%11611671,252,401-91,23445.13%1,191,1001,135,20055,9001,179,1931,139,25139,94239,9421182.232161636446.43%114.70%3.00%
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Arkansas6RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 76–25, 2 vac2SenateR 26–94RRRYAdjournedApril 8April 24March 26March 28COVID-19(Ark. Code Ann. §§ 7-8-302, 7-8-306, 7-8-307(Ark. Code Ann. §§ 7-8-302, 7-8-306, 7-8-307The House of Representatives makes the decision with each state having one vote. Representatives of at least two-thirds of the states must be present for the vote. If they cannot decide by March 4, then the Vice President becomes President and the person receiving the largest number of Vice President votes becomes Vice President.Runoff- § 7-5-106§ 7-5-411Arkansas-22.84%0.23-243,3612,990,671458,5361,065,36615.33%380494684,872-304,37833.65%0.00%312,978556,339-243,361-243,361212.289031523686.71%61.00%-24.00%
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California55DGovernorState Legislature[nb 1]State AssemblyD 61–17, 1 ind, 1 vac2State SenateD 29–114DDDYAdjournedJanuary 6August 31see California Elections Code Ann. § 7100 for Democratic Party selection of
electors; see §7300 for Republican party selection of electors. On or before October 1 of the presidential election year, each party's nominee must file a list containing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the 55 electors pledges to him/her. Each party determines its own method for selecting electors.
California Elections Code Ann. §§ 6901, 6904, 6905, 6906, 6907, 6908Only secretary of state can order recount. not the governor. No, it is the secretary of state that certifies. Recount. Any registered California voter may request a recount of votes in a statewide contest. There is no provision in California law to require an “automatic recount” in any election contest. (California Elections Code §§ 359, 15621; California Code of Regulations § 20812(a).) Every registered voter will receive a mail in ballot. Information can be found here California37,253,95630.50%0.304,037,04939,512,2232,164,51913,237,5985.53%87537884,483,8104,269,97861.73%0.00%8,010,4453,973,3964,037,0494,037,04909.787402382978.74%551.00%32.30%
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Colorado9DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 41–242SenateD 19–164D"split" one D one RDNAdjournedJanuary 8June 15Any convention of delegates of a political party or any committee authorized by resolution of the convention may nominate presidential electors. All nominations for vacancies for presidential electors made by the convention or a committee authorized by the convention shall be certified by affidavit of the presiding officer and secretary of the convention or committee. Political parties must file with the secretary of state a certificate of nomination for presidential electors(Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 1-4-302, 1-4-304, 1-4-701)(2) If at any general or congressional vacancy election, after all recounts have been completed, any two or more persons tie for the highest number of votes for presidential electors, for United States senator, for representative in congress, for regent of the university of Colorado, for member of the state board of education, for state senator or state representative, or for district attorney, the secretary of state shall proceed to determine by lot which of the candidates shall be declared elected. Reasonable notice shall be given to the candidates of the time when the election will be determined.no.Determination by a group of people- as indicicated in previous cell. All registered voters will continue to receive mail-in ballots. Colorado10.37%0.10263,4395,531,141216,7322,541,3543.92%13388701,202,484136,38648.16%0.00%1,343,2111,079,772263,439263,439120.995907974199.18%91.00%12.00%
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Connecticut7DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 91–602SenateD 22–142DDDNAdjournedFebruary 5May 6July 21
September 29
September 30
July 28
October 2
October 2
Voting, police, health Judges
Eversource Utility
Company
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Delaware3DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 26–152SenateD 12–94DDDNAdjournedJanuary 14June 30July 1December 31Unfinished business15 Del. Code 430015 Del. Code 5700Issues cert. of election: 15 Del. Code 5700No clear provisionDelaware24.24%0.24101,969949,495204,665420,73021.56%235603185,12750,47653.09%217,385137,12780,258227,353125,384101,969101,96909.311604507931.16%31.00%22.50%
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District of Columbia3DMayorCouncil---Council (unicameral)D 11–0, 2 I4DNIn sessionJanuary 2*D.C. Code § 1-1001.08Board of ElectionCast lotsDistrict of Columbia64.09%0.64189,424684,498315,281295,55346.06%28283012,723270,10790.48%0.00%199,1249,700189,424189,42403.613575893361.36%31.00%74.00%
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Florida29RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 72–46, 2 vac2SenateR 23–174RRRNAdjournedJanuary 14March 19 § 103.021§ 102.111He is part of the canvassing board specified in the statute to the left.Seems to be no law on this§ 102.168Unfortunately, when I transpose the data, it doesn't appear.Florida18,801,310-0.11%0.00-10,03321,477,7373,167,0119,122,86115.38%45049754,617,886-112,91147.82%4,089,4724,099,505-10,0333,307,2283,675,417-368,189-10,03322140.709359642212.81%2914.70%2.30%
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Georgia16RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 105–752State SenateR 35–212RRRNAdjournedJanuary 13June 26March 16March 16Public health emergencyGa. Code Ann., § 21-2-10Ga. Code Ann., § 21-2-499He has no role, only secretary of stateI see no law on thisGa. Code Ann., § 21-2-5Unfortunately, when I transpose the data, it doesn't appear.Georgia9,687,653-1.38%0.01-54,72310,617,4233,195,3633,967,06731.03%18779632,089,104-211,14145.64%0.00%1,814,4691,987,191-172,722-54,7232194.021215958206.36%162.30%0.70%
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Hawaii4DGovernorState LegislatureHouse of RepresentativesD 46–52SenateD 24–14DDDYAdjournedJanuary 15July 10October 5October 6(Senate) Judicial
confirmations
I don't see anything on this.HRS § 11-155No role. There is a "Chief election officer" who is chosen by an election commissionHRS § 11-157noHRS § 11-172Unfortunately, when I transpose the data, it doesn't appear.Hawaii50.68%0.51200,5731,422,02924,472395,7381.72%266891128,847138,04462.22%276,316112,035164,281287,92187,348200,573200,57307.08983263708.98%41.00%33.00%
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Idaho4RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 56–142SenateR 28–72RRRYAdjournedJanuary 6March 20August 24August 26Election, COVID-19 liability issuesIdaho Code Ann. § 34-606 Idaho Code Ann. § 34-606 Idaho Code Ann. § 34-1505 (West)NoIdaho Code Ann. §§ 34-2001–2036 (West)Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Friday, October 23, 2020.Idaho-26.74%0.27-160,1281,687,80910,739598,8200.64%189765409,055-219,29027.49%0.00%207,313367,441-160,128-160,128210.540373953162.11%41.00%-26.00%
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Illinois20DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 73–44, 1 vac2SenateD 40–192 or 4DDDYIn special sessionJanuary 8*May 20November 17Budget, health
emergency
10 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/21-110 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/21-110 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/21-310 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/21-2No10 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/21-1Submit the request to your local election authority. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Thursday, October 29, 2020.Illinois12,830,63218.91%0.19990,27812,671,8211,796,0575,236,74414.01%30907292,146,015944,71455.83%0.00%2,744,7271,754,449990,278990,278012.796225911279.62%201.00%13.00%
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Indiana11RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 66–33, 1 vac2SenateR 40–104RRRYAdjournedJanuary 6March 11Ind. Code Ann. § 3-10-4-1.5 (West)Ind. Code Ann. § 3-10-4-11 (West)Ind. Code Ann. § 3-10-4-11 (West)Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Thursday, October 22, 2020.Indiana6,483,802-9.57%0.10-247,8746,732,219610,3432,590,4129.20%10331261,557,286-524,16037.91%1,023,5531,158,000-134,4471,000,1041,247,978-247,874-247,874227.159843318147.95%111.00%-7.00%
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Iowa6RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 53–472SenateR 32–184RRRNAdjournedJanuary 13June 14Iowa Code Ann. § 54.2 (West)Iowa Code Ann. § 54.6 (West)Iowa Code Ann. § 54.8 (West)Iowa Code Ann. § 50.44 (West)NoIowa Code Ann. §§ 60.1–7 (West)Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020Iowa-2.49%0.02-36,2893,155,070107,4711,454,6523.43%653669800,983-147,31441.74%0.00%664,676612,33852,338-36,289286.9428752526082.86%61.00%0.80%
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Kansas6SGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 84–412SenateR 29–114RRDYAdjournedJanuary 13May 22June 3June 4COVID-19 Economic
Security
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 25-301, 25-804Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 25-304, 25-801 1. Request received by local election office before Oct. 27 2.Must be postmarked by Nov 3 to countKansas-9.33%0.09-102,4292,908,776163,7131,098,0235.63%427005671,018-244,01336.05%0.00%447,134549,563-102,429-102,429228.397973238519.39%61.00%-10.00%
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Kentucky8SGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 62–382SenateR 28–104RRDYAdjournedJanuary 7April 15Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 118.365, 118.325Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 118.215 Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 118.425N (State Bd of Elections)Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 118.4251. Request absentee balllot by 11:59pm on 10/9 2. Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 6 to countKentucky-17.61%0.18-322,5244,440,204349,4071,831,8257.87%6288541,202,971-574,11732.68%0.00%613,040935,564-322,524-322,524213.767049894130.11%81.00%-20.00%
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Louisiana8SGovernorState Legislature[nb 2]House of RepresentativesR 68–35, 2 ind4State SenateR 27–124RRDNAdjournedMarch 9June 1June 1
September 28
June 30
October 27
Budget
Health emergency powers/voting
Louisiana Rev. Statutes §§ 18-1253, 1253.1Louisiana Rev. Statutes §§ 18-1253, 1253.1Louisiana Rev. Statutes §§ 18-1261Louisiana Rev. Statutes §§ 18-1261Y 1. Request ballot by mail by Oct 30 2.Ballot returned by mail or in person by Nov 2 at 4:30PMLouisiana-14.42%0.14-282,5244,663,6161,492,2301,958,79232.00%7801541,178,638-398,48438.45%0.00%553,162835,686-282,524-282,524216.506972864952.09%81.00%-20.00%
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Maine4DGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesD 87–56, 6 ind, 2 vac2SenateD 21–142DDDNAdjournedJanuary 8March 17August 24August 24Senate appointment
confirmations
Maine Statute §354Maine Statute §723-AMaine Statute §803Maine Statute §732Y(Contest statutes repealed)1. Request mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. 2. Submit the request to the local election office. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Thursday, October 29, 2020.Maine13.49%0.1393,5161,332,81316,990693,3281.27%357735335,59322,14247.83%0.00%343,635250,11993,51693,516114.252245612850.45%41.00%12.20%
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Maryland10SGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of DelegatesD 99–424SenateD 32–14, 1 vac4DDRYAdjournedJanuary 8March 18Md. Election Law Code Ann. § 8-504Md. Election Law Code Ann. § 8-505Md. Election Law Code Ann. § 12-203Maryland will mail an absentee ballot to every eligible voter. Mail in ballots need to be registered by October 20, 2020.Maryland28.81%0.29755,1416,003,4351,759,4382,621,09729.31%1677928943,169734,75960.33%1,491,614697,107794,5071,493,047737,906755,141755,14107.950084819795.01%101.00%15.00%
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Massachusetts11DGovernorGeneral CourtHouse of RepresentativesD 127–31, 1 ind, 1 vac2SenateD 36–42DDRYIn sessionJanuary 1*MGL c. 53, § 8MGL c. 54, §148Id. 1. Submit the request to the local election office. 2. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.Massachusetts6,547,62946.84%0.471,445,6426,892,503463,7963,086,0896.79%19951961,090,893904,30360.01%1,633,371979,210654,1611,943,595497,9531,445,6421,445,64204.76777999476.78%111.00%34.00%
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Michigan16SGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 58–51, 1 vac2SenateR 22–164RRDNIn sessionJanuary 8*Michigan § 168.42Michigan § 168,46Id.Michigan § 168.851No.Statutory silence.Michigan § 168.1091. Michigan will mail an absentee ballot application to every registered voter. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Friday, October 30, 2020. Your request must be received by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election (October 30, 2020). 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it. After receiving your absent voter ballot, you have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to complete the ballot and return it to the clerk's office. Your ballot will not be counted unless your signature is on the return envelope and matches your signature on file. If you received assistance voting the ballot, then the signature of the person who helped you must also be on the return envelope.Michigan9,883,6406.99%0.07318,1069,986,8571,360,3454,548,38213.66%22688392,279,543-10,70447.27%2,214,4781,938,818275,6602,165,5861,847,480318,106318,106031.394745783139.47%1612.10%7.60%
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Minnesota10SGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesD 75–55, 4 New Rep2SenateR 35–324DRDNAdjourned*February 11May 17April 24, June 12, July 13, August 12, September 11, October 12
June 12
April 25, June 19, July 12, August 12, September 11, October 16Budget
COVID-19 peacetime emergency
Police reform Extend COVID-19 emergency
Peacetime emergency extension
COVID-19 peacetime
emergency
Minnesota § 208.42Minnesota § 208.44Minnesota § 208.47(a)Minnesota § 204C.34No.Statutory silence.Minnesota §§ 209.01-121. Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Monday, November 2, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it. Due to COVID19, there is no witness requirement for registered voters for the November 3, 2020 State General Election. Non-registered voters will still need a witness, to indicate their proof of residence. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3, 2020) and received by your county within the next seven calendar days (November 10). You may also drop off your ballot envelope in person.Minnesota10.97%0.11295,2135,527,358336,5052,690,6676.09%13677161,322,95144,76546.44%1,370,5401,095,777274,7631,420,7481,125,535295,213295,213018.723287931872.33%105.10%7.00%
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Mississippi6RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 73–45, 1 Ind, 3 vac4State SenateR 34-16, 2 vac4RRRNAdjournedJanuary 7October 10Mississippi § 23-15-781Mississippi § 23-15-785None. See Miss. Code. Ann. §§ 23-15-771, 23-15-785, 23-15-789.Mississippi § 23-15-601Mississippi § 23-15-605Statutory silence.Mississippi Article 29 et. seq.1. Contact your local election office to request a ballot by mail. There is no deadline for this request, but it is recommended to submit this request at least 7 days before election day. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it. Voted ballots are due by 5pm, 1 day before Election Day (by mail), or 3 days before Election Day (in person).Mississippi-11.37%0.11-134,8502,988,7621,121,7521,185,84537.53%485131700,714-215,58340.11%369,567547,619-178,052398,770533,620-134,850-134,850222.1636046649.08%61.00%-11.00%
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Missouri10RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 113–48, 2 vac2SenateR 23–8, 3 vac2RRRYAdjournedJanuary 8May 15Technical session April 7; Technical session May
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July 27September 16Rise in violent crimeMo. Rev. Stat. §§ 115.399, 128.130Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 115.399, 128.130Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.517Y (secretary of state)Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.317Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.5531. Mail-in ballot requests that are sent by mail must be received by the election authority no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday prior to any election. 2. ID requirement 3. Mail-in ballots must be returned by mail in the provided envelope, with the statement on the envelope signed and witnessed by a notary. In order to be counted, mail-in ballots must be received by the election authority at or before the time fixed by law for the closing of the polls on Election Day (7:00 p.m.).Missouri-11.37%0.11-303,0066,090,062699,7302,665,57911.49%10710681,594,511-523,44338.14%1,112,9351,254,927-141,9921,027,9691,330,975-303,006-303,006220.098816536029.64%101.00%-7.00%
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Montana3SGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 58–422SenateR 30–204RRDNNot ConvenedNo regular session in
2020
MCA 13-25-102MCA 13-25-305MCA 13-1-201; 13-25-305MCA 13-16-203Y (secretary of state)MCA 13-36-101MCA 13-36-1011. Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Monday, November 2, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Montana-5.12%0.05-23,3771,041,7324,348456,9490.42%177709279,240-101,53135.75%253,876235,96317,913233,284256,661-23,377-23,377144.562262058912.45%31.00%-8.30%
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Nebraska5RGovernorLegislatureLegislature[nb 3]R 30–18, 1 ind[nb 4]4RRRYAdjournedJanuary 8August 13Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-710Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-712Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-714Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-713YNeb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1101Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-11011. Nebraska will mail an absentee ballot application to every registered voter. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Applications must be physically signed. You can take a picture or scan your request and email it to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Friday, October 23, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Nebraska-21.47%0.21-167,5841,904,76088,442780,4554.64%284494495,961-211,46733.70%269,917403,151-133,234264,493432,077-167,584-167,584211.366001533409.80%51.00%-16.00%
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Nevada6DGovernorLegislatureAssemblyD 29–132SenateD 13–82DDDNAdjournedNo regular session in 2020July 8
July 31
July 19
August 6
COVID-19, budget COVID-19, Black Lives
Matter
NRS § 298.035NRS § 298.055NRS § 293.1725NRS § 298.065Y (secretary of state)NRS § 298.085NRS § 298.1091. Nevada will mail all active, registered voters a ballot in late September or early October. 2. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Nevada4.90%0.0551,5452,922,849249,9671,051,3188.55%539260512,05827,20247.92%490,071441,20248,869491,272439,72751,54551,545056.704801635670.48%63.00%6.00%
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New Hampshire4SGovernorGeneral CourtHouse of RepresentativesD 231–158, 1 ind, 10 vac2SenateD 14–102DDRNIn sessionJanuary 8*Veto session
September 16
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 653:2N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:84N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:26; N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:25YNew Hampshire8.97%0.0962,2561,343,62217,622694,3161.31%348526345,7902,73646.98%0.00%311,242248,98662,25662,256021.582208942158.22%41.20%9.80%
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New Jersey14DGovernorLegislatureGeneral AssemblyD 52–282SenateD 25–154DDDNIn sessionJanuary 14*New Jersey8,791,89417.55%0.18658,1288,882,1901,129,2573,750,21112.71%21482781,601,933546,34554.99%1,711,6541,357,355354,2991,856,8191,198,691658,128658,128013.496143611349.61%141.00%15.00%
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New Mexico5DGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesD 45–24, 1 vac2SenateD 26–164DDDNAdjournedJanuary 21February 20June 18June 22Budget deficitNew Mexico19.58%0.20137,9882,092,43438,016704,9011.82%385234319,66765,56748.26%376,998212,813164,185400,702262,714137,988137,988015.163883821516.39%51.10%14.00%
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New York29DGovernorLegislatureState AssemblyD 103–42, 1 ind, 4 vac2State SenateD 40–20, 3 vac4DDDNIn sessionJanuary 8*N.Y. Elec. Law §§ 6-102, 12-100N.Y. Elec. Law § § 12-102, 12-106, 12-108N.Y. Elec. Law § § 12-100, 12-1021. Voter may request mail-in ballot online or via mail up until 10/27 (11/2 if applying in person) if they meet specific qualifications (risk of contracting or transmitting COVID counts). 2. When voter receives ballot, read and complete ballot. Place ballot in security envelope, then sign, date, and seal security enveolope. Place security envelope in return envelope and seal return envelope. 3. Ballot must be postmarked by 11/3 and received by 11/10. Ballot may also be dropped off at County Board of Elections office or polling location by 9pm on 11/3, or dropped off at an early voting location from 10/24-11/1.New York19,378,10228.95%0.292,135,33619,453,5612,808,6797,375,65814.32%45561242,819,5341,736,59059.01%4,056,9311,998,2202,058,7113,990,4831,855,1472,135,3362,135,33609.11030442911.03%291.00%32.00%
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North Carolina15SGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 65–552SenateR 29–214DRDNAdjournedApril 28September 3N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § § 163-182.15, 163-210N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 163-210N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § § 163-210, 213N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 163-182.8N (Board of Elections)N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 163-213N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § § 163-182.7; 163-182.9 1. Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot online. 2. Ballots must be postmarked by election day and received by 5pm on November 6th. 3. Mail-in ballots can be opened and approved up to 5 week before election day, but aren't tabulated until election day. 4. State results are not official until certification, 10 days after election day.North Carolina9,535,4830.69%0.0131,19010,488,0842,146,2544,551,94721.13%21893162,362,631-173,31546.17%01,877,2311,846,04131,19031,1902336.2643155100879.29%155.60%3.40%
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North Dakota3RGovernorLegislative AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 79–154SenateR 37–104RRRYNot ConvenedNo regular session in
2020
N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § § 16.1-14-01, 16.1-14-03N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § § 16.1-14-01, 16.1-14-03N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 16.1-14-01YN.D. Cent. Code Ann. § § 16.1-14-07 -- 16.1-14-16; 16.1-16-011. Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Monday, November 2, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.North Dakota-25.50%0.26-79,191752,20120,113310,5522.67%93758216,794-123,03627.23%144,376179,720-35,344114,377193,568-79,191-79,19129.4985667562849.57%31.00%-19.00%
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Ohio18RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 61–382SenateR 24–92RRRYIn sessionJanuary 15*ORC §3505.39ORC §3505.39ORC §3505.39, 3515.14Yes (by lot)ORC 35 § 3515.02, 03, 04, 0411. Registered voters needs to request mail ballots; All registered voters sent absentee ballot request form. 2. Mail in ballots should be recieved by Nov 03, 7:30pm; or postmarked Nov 02 and recieved maximum 10 days after election. 3. Ballot processing started Oct 06. 4. Ohio will publish results on election night along with 'number of outstanding absentee ballots'.Ohio11,536,504-3.99%0.04-208,64911,689,1001,418,0485,235,16912.18%23941642,841,005-446,84143.56%2,358,5082,057,559300,9492,082,6842,291,333-208,649-208,649156.0227942611204.56%181.80%-1.40%
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Oklahoma7RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 77–23, 1 vac2SenateR 38–9, 1 vac4RRRYAdjournedFebruary 3May 29April 6May 30Health emergencyOkla. Stat. Ann. 26, §10-101 AOkla. Stat. Ann. 26, §10-101 BOkla. Stat. Ann. 26 §10-106Okla. Stat. Ann. 26 §8-105No (By Lot)Okla. Stat. Ann. 26, §8-122Okla. Stat. Ann. 26, §8-109, 111, 112, 114, 119, 120, 1211. Registered voters needs to request mail ballots; 2. Mail in ballots should be recieved by Nov 03; 3. Ballot processing started Oct 26Oklahoma-22.06%0.22-302,0793,918,137282,6221,369,5117.21%420375949,136-528,76128.93%0.00%428,452730,531-302,079-302,079212.970570613891.17%71.00%-22.00%
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Oregon7DGovernorLegislative AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 38–222State SenateD 18–122DDDYAdjournedFebruary 3March 8June 24

August 10
June 26

August 10
Police accountability, Coronavirus pandemic
Rebalance state budget
ORS §248.355 (1)ORS §248.355 (2)ORS §254.575No (Sec of State)ORS §258.016, 258.036, 258.055, Oregon20.11%0.20358,8814,081,94374,3561,784,5091.82%1002106782,403219,70350.07%0.00%1,061,412702,531358,881358,881011.3740851137.41%71.00%17.00%
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Pennsylvania20SGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 109–93, 1 vac2State SenateR 28–21, 1 ind4RRDNIn sessionJanuary 7*25 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 3191 Department of State certifies and Governor signs (no law found)Pennsylvania12,702,3798.59%0.09506,40512,801,9891,360,5765,897,17410.64%29264412,970,733-44,29247.46%2,792,3272,134,848657,4792,712,6652,206,260506,405506,405125.280139415056.03%2026.70%5.20%
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Rhode Island4DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 66–8, 1 ind2SenateD 33–54DDDYIn sessionJanuary 7*17 R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 17-4-10 (West)17 R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 17-4-12 (West)17 R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 17-4-12 (West)RI ST § 17-4.2-1NoRhode Island26.03%0.26112,7371,056,61159,001433,0685.58%252525180,54371,98254.41%231,477144,42187,056242,575129,838112,737112,73709.372353353937.24%41.00%25.00%
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South Carolina9RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 78–45, 1 vac2SenateR 27–194RRRNIn sessionJanuary 14TBDReconvenes June 23-25, re:
federal CARES Act
South Carolina-8.41%0.08-169,1544,955,9251,328,3522,010,76226.80%8553731,155,389-300,01640.67%0.00%758,340927,494-169,154-169,154229.298302148789.49%91.00%-7.80%
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South Dakota3RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 59–112SenateR 30–52RRRYAdjournedJanuary 14March 30October 5October 5COVID-19 fund useSouth Dakota-23.65%0.24-81,630864,28915,840345,1791.83%117458227,721-110,26331.74%0.00%120,816202,446-81,630-81,630210.587884363176.37%31.00%-17.00%
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Tennessee11RGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesR 73–262SenateR 28–54RYAdjournedJanuary 14June 19August 10August 12COVID-19,
demonstration rights
Tennessee6,346,105-18.10%0.18-433,2056,829,1741,107,2182,393,62016.65%8706951,522,925-652,23034.72%985,4501,227,483-242,033846,4501,279,655-433,205-433,205215.764300974729.29%111.00%-17.00%
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Texas38RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 83–672SenateR 19–124RRRNNot ConvenedNo regular session in
2020
Texas Title 11 Chapter 192Secretary of StateTexas25,145,561-2.51%0.03-214,92128,995,8813,269,2538,562,91511.72%38778684,685,047-807,17943.24%4,045,6324,260,553-214,9213,852,7524,135,359-282,607-214,9212134.914135940474.24%381.10%-3.60%
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Utah6RGovernorState Legislature[nb 5]House of RepresentativesR 59–162SenateR 23–64RRRYAdjournedJanuary 27March 12April 16
April 23
June 18

August 20
April 23
April 30
June 18

August 20
COVID-19
Unfinished business COVID-19, other business
2021 Budget adjustment
Utah Code Title 20ALt Governor certifiesactive registered voter automatically receive a ballot in the mail. county clerk will mail ballots between October 13, 2020 and October 27, 2020. Utah-29.46%0.29-243,2983,045,35033,713825,9071.11%310676515,231-204,55527.46%328,541665,215-336,674374,009617,307-243,298-243,298212.516954523755.09%61.00%-14.00%
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Vermont3SGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of RepresentativesD 95–43, 7 P, 5 ind2SenateD 22–6, 2 P4DDRNAdjournedJanuary 7September 25VT ST T. 17 § 2731; VT ST T. 17 § 2731; see also VT ST T. 17 § 2952N, "Secretary of State and the chair of the State committee of each major political party" are responsible; see VT ST T. 17 § 2952VT ST T. 17 § 2602k (Note: requires runoff election. Seems like it shouldn't apply to pres elections, but textually it does)N (State Superior Court)VT ST T. 17 § 2603VT ST T. 17 § 26031: Vermont will mail a ballot to all active, registered voters for the General Election. 2: When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it. (There are no deadlines for online registration)Vermont43.02%0.43117,842624,9777,602273,9421.22%17857395,36983,20456.68%183,64974,815108,834188,54770,705117,842117,84205.303516573530.35%31.00%24.00%
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Virginia13DGovernorGeneral AssemblyHouse of DelegatesD 55–44, 1 vac2SenateD 21–194DDDNAdjournedJanuary 8March 12House veto session April 22April 11, 2018
Aug. 20, 2018

July 19, 2019
August 18
October 10
October 10

October 10
October 16
Budget
House to Delegates Districts
Gun violence
Budget, criminal justice, police reform
VA ST §§ 24.2-202 through 24.2-204VA ST §§ 24.2-673N, electoral board and sec of state have role VA ST §§ 24.2-202-675 through 24.2-202-680VA ST §§24.2-674; 24.2-802.2(H) (does not appear to have a way to resolve a tie after a recount, except another recount)N (State SCT)VA ST §§24.2-800; 24.2-801.1; 24.2-802.2-802.3VA ST §§24.2-805; 24.2-807 through 8131: Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. If you registered to vote by mailing in your voter registration application, and it is your first time voting in your locality, check with your local election official to confirm your eligibility to vote absentee by mail. 2: Fill out the application completely. 3: Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Friday, October 23, 2020. The local election official must receive your request by 5:00 p.m. 4: When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Virginia8,001,02412.22%0.12458,3608,535,5191,582,4213,750,91618.81%19814731,769,443212,03049.73%1,910,3701,374,313536,0571,867,0611,408,701458,360458,360018.621867091862.19%131.00%11.00%
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Washington12DGovernorState Legislature[nb 6]House of RepresentativesD 57–412State SenateD 29–204DDDNAdjournedJanuary 13March 12WA ST 29A.56.082; WA ST 29A.56.088 in case of faithless elector replacementWA ST 29A.56.086; WA ST 29A.56.092 if list is amendedWA ST 29A.56.086; WA ST 29A.56.092WA ST 29A.60.221Yes, assuming "Certificate of election" refers to the "certificate of ascertainment" in 29A.56.086WA ST 29A.68.011-120WA ST 29A.68.020-050, 100Washington conducts elections by mail. If you are registered to vote before Monday, October 26, 2020, you should expect to receive a ballot at your designated mailing address. You can return your ballot by mail, or find a drop box on Washington's site.Washington6,724,54028.33%0.28839,8817,614,893259,4822,964,4653.56%17427181,221,747520,97152.54%1,803,3641,282,804520,5601,888,5931,048,712839,881839,88109.066633249906.66%121.00%21.50%
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West Virginia5RGovernorLegislatureHouse of DelegatesR 58–41, 1 ind2SenateR 20–144RRRYAdjournedJanuary 8March 7W. Va. Code § 3-5-21, W. Va. Code, § 3-1-14W. Va. Code, § 6-4-1Id.W. Va. Code § 3-6-12Y, if the Board of Canvassers fails to decideW. Va. Code § 3-7-1 (omits Presidential Electors!)1. Review the absentee ballot application and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for voting absentee. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Wednesday, October 28, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.West Virginia-15.13%0.15-102,5781,829,05465,597678,1653.59%188794489,371-300,57726.43%290,510271,11319,397234,568337,146-102,578-102,578117.830860423566.17%51.00%-19.30%
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Wisconsin10SGovernorLegislatureState AssemblyR 63–34, 2 vac2State SenateR 18–13, 2 vac4RRDNIn special sessionJanuary 14May 7January 28
February 11

April 4
April 7

August 31
April 14
February 25

April 4
April 8

December 31
Dairy crisis
School Aid/Property Tax
Election delay
In Person Voting 4/7 Election
Police accountability
W.S.A. 8.18; W.S.A. 8.25; see also W.S.A. 5.10W.S.A. 7.70(5)(b); see also W.S.A. 7.75W.S.A. 7.70(5)(b); W.S.A. 5.01(4) ("by lot")NW.S.A. 9.01 (recount statute)W.S.A. 9.01 (recount statute)1. Wisconsin will mail all registered voters an application to vote absentee prior to the election. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Thursday, October 29, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Wisconsin6.98%0.07194,5045,778,394361,9092,787,8206.26%13825361,405,284-22,74846.45%1,472,9141,184,885288,0291,367,4971,172,993194,504194,504129.708355615941.67%1012.90%-6.40%
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Wyoming3RGovernorLegislatureHouse of RepresentativesR 50–9, 1 Ind2SenateR 27–34RRRYAdjournedFebruary 10March 12May 15May 16COVID-19 funding and
programs
§ 22-19-102. Nomination; See also 22-2-106; 22-19-104; 22-4-306; 22-4-120; § 22-19-104. Certificate of election; directive see also W.S.1977 § 22-19-106§ 22-16-105. Tie votesN§ 22-17-1141. Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application. 2. Fill out the application completely. 3. Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Monday, November 2, 2020. 4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.Wyoming-29.54%0.30-68,060581,8365,149230,3920.88%55973174,419-118,44621.63%61,227136,210-74,98359,903127,963-68,060-68,06028.5488686452564.66%31.00%-31.00%