About 6 in 10 Americans favor early or absentee voting without an excuse
% who say a voter should be allowed to vote early or absentee …
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
About 6 in 10 Americans favor early or absentee voting without an excuse
% who say a voter should be allowed to vote early or absentee …
| Group | Only if they have a documented reason for not voting in person on Election Day | Without having to document a reason | Group type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 59 | total |
| Rep/Lean Rep | 66 | 34 | subgroup |
| Dem/Lean Dem | 18 | 81 | subgroup |
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
