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Originally Posted by octothorp
Probably not a reason for concern. Every election, there are millions of people who request ballots, and then end up choosing either to vote in person or not to vote. Requesting or automatically being sent a mail-in ballot doesn't preclude you from voting in person.
I don't know how this number compares to most years, but I assume that with a lot of states sending out automatic absentee ballots, that number would be way higher this year.
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Originally Posted by #-3
I'd say no.
-There is a lag in reporting ballets have arrived.
-This isn't a representative sample but the US hovers around 58% participation, they are already at 64% returned.
-For many voters the mail in ballot can be a backup option, and they are still able to vote in person.
Generally the early numbers are an indication of very very high turn out this year. 2 states already have more votes this year then that had 4 years ago.
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Normally I would agree with this, but the Covid pandemic has made this a unique election. If someone has requested a mail-in ballot, it generally means that the person will not be making a trip to the voting booth...