absentee
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California sends every registered voter an absentee ballot a month ahead of the election.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
In 1979, the state eliminated the need for an excuse to receive an absentee ballot, and an option to choose permanent absentee voting was created in 2002.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
As the history of absentee voting during the Civil War era shows, states have long permitted post–Election Day receipt of absentee ballots to safeguard voting rights and protect our foundational democratic principles.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is a notable absentee.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
“WhenI was taking the absentee notes to the office this morning, I saw a man drive her in late,” I said.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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Government by the People, Sections 4–7
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