1) @CottoGottfried @Peoples_Pundit @davidchapman141 @Barnes_Law @UlyssesSHoffman @LarrySchweikart @LauraBaris @kn_texas @jaz2cox @SHEPMJS @unseen1_unseen I checked out the procedures for voting by mail in PA, WI, MI and MN

Pennsylvania: https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx

2) Voting by Mail-in or Absentee Ballot

Mail-in and absentee ballot applications for the November 3, 2020, general election must be received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

Voting by Mail-in Ballot

Deadlines for the November 3 General

3) Election:

•5 pm October 27- APPLICATIONS must be RECEIVED by your county election office

•8 pm November 3 - VOTED BALLOTS must be RECEIVED by your county election office - postmarks are not enough
Applications and ballots may be delivered to your county election office

4) by the deadline.

Option 1: Registered voters can apply for a mail-in ballot online with a valid PA driver's license or photo I.D. from the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Option 2: Apply for a Mail-in Ballot by mail

A valid PA driver's license or photo I.D. from

5) the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Plus last 4 of your ss# and signature declaration (see link below)

https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/PADOS_MailInApplication.pdf

Already applied for a mail-in ballot?

THIS PROCESS IS VERY SIMILAR TO FLORIDA:

PA voters can see the status of their mail-in or

6) absentee ballot online. Track your ballot's progress from when your county receives your application, to when they receive your voted ballot.

Wisconsin:

https://elections.wi.gov/voters/absentee 

If you are a registered Wisconsin voter, you can download the Application For Absentee Ballot

7) (EL-121). Just complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. Your application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be SENT to you. You will also need to provide a copy of

8) your acceptable photo ID with your request.  If you have not previously provided a copy of photo ID, photo ID must accompany your first application by mail.  

If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.

9) Request an Absentee Ballot by E-Mail, Online, or by Fax

All registered voters may also use http://www.myvote.wi.gov  to request their absentee ballot by clicking "Vote Absentee." This request must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for

10) an absentee ballot to be SENT to you. If you have not previously provided a copy of photo ID, photo ID must accompany your application. 

Deadlines for Returning Your Absentee Ballot

Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.

11) In-Person Absentee Voting at your Municipal Clerk's Office (Early Voting)

You can also vote absentee at your local municipal clerk's office. If you apply for an absentee ballot in your municipal clerk's office, or another designated location for in-person absentee voting,

12) you will vote your ballot immediately in the clerk's office, seal your ballot in the proper envelope, and return it to a member of the clerk's staff.  No ballots may be taken out of the clerk's office. 

You will need to show your acceptable photo ID for voting when voting by

13) in-person absentee ballot.

When can I Vote an In-Person Absentee Ballot?

Each city, village and town in Wisconsin is responsible for setting the dates and hours of in-person absentee voting for their municipality. In-person absentee voting cannot occur more than two weeks

14) before an election. 

Michigan:

https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/VoteAtHome 

How do I apply for an absentee ballot online?

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through our absentee voter request form before October 30.

How do I apply for an absentee ballot?

An application

15) for an absentee ballot was mailed to every registered voter in Michigan. If you did not receive one or cannot find it, you can:

•Call your city or township clerk and ask that an application be mailed to you

•Download an application to return by mail or in person to

16) your local clerk or township

When is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot?

Requests for an absent voter ballot must be received by your township or city clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. If you’re already registered at your current address,

17) you can request an absent voter ballot in person at your clerk’s office anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day prior to the election.

If you’re registering to vote or updating your address by appearing at your clerk’s office on Election Day, you can request an absent voter ballot

18) at the same time you register. If you request your AV ballot the day before the election or on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk's office.

When do I need to deliver my ballot?

Your completed absentee ballot must be received by your city or township clerk

19) by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO FLORIDA:

Did my ballot arrive?

All registered voters can track their ballot by looking up their information in the voter information section of this website.

Minnesota: https://sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/

20) To vote by mail, apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. You do not need to be registered to apply.

For your ballot to count, remember this important information:

1Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
2Your signature envelope might have a

21) box for a witness to complete and sign. 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.

3Mail the ballot and forms

22) back right away after you finish. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3, 2020) & received by your county within the next seven calendar days (November 10). You may also drop off your ballot envelope in person

Apply for absentee ballot

23) Go to online absentee application

To request an absentee ballot for the November general election, use the online absentee application, or one of downloadable applications below. Return your completed absentee application to your county election office by mail, fax or email.

24) Track your ballot

THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO FLORIDA:

You can track the status of your ballot and confirm that it was received and counted.

Returning your ballot by mail

It must be postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3, 2020) and received by your county within the

25) next seven calendar days (November 10).

Returning your ballot in person

You can also return your ballot in person no later than 3 p.m. on Election Day to the election office that sent your ballot. You can drop off ballots for up to three other voters. You will need to show

26) identification with name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else. You may not drop your ballot off at your polling place on election day.

27) ADDENDUM #1

Also keep in mind that other than Michigan, you have to have a valid driver’s license or state issued id to get an absentee/mail in ballot:

Minnesota’s application:

https://sos.state.mn.us/media/2444/english-regular-absentee-ballot-application.pdf

28) Wisconsin’s application:

https://elections.wi.gov/sites/elections.wi.gov/files/2020-06/EL-121%20Application%20for%20Absentee%20Ballot%20%28rev.%202020-06%29.pdf

29) Pennsylvania’s application:

https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/PADOS_MailInApplication.pdf

Michigan is the only state out of the four that mailed applications to everyone. The other 3 states require the voter to request.

30) ADDENDUM #2

After doing a little more digging about Michigan, I stand corrected. You have to have a state issued driver’s license, state issued id etc. to vote in person or by mail

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836-182647--,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836-202520--,00.html