There are a lot of questions surrounding ballots for Nov. 3. Here are some answers.

First up! Who can apply to vote by mail, and when can they apply https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-5-applying-for-an-absentee-ballot-including-third-party-registration-drives.aspx

State that require an excuse to vote absentee https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-2-excuses-to-vote-absentee.aspx

When do states start mailing absentee ballots https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-7-when-states-mail-out-absentee-ballots.aspx

When mail in ballots must be received, if using the #USPS *there is litigation pending to extend this, check with your local election office for changes. If you’re mailing your ballot, fill it out and send it back immediately! https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-11-receipt-and-postmark-deadlines-for-absentee-ballots.aspx

States where you can vote early, and when early voting begins and ends (scroll waaay down for the table) In most cases, you can return you vote by mail ballot in at early voting locations https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/early-voting-in-state-elections.aspx

All about drop boxes *please check with your local election office, as this is in flux https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-9-ballot-drop-box-definitions-design-features-location-and-number.aspx

Who can collect and return your ballot, besides yourself
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-10-who-can-collect-and-return-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx

Drop a comment if this is helpful and/or let me know if there are other things about ballots you’d like to see on this thread. I’ve got nothing but time right now!