Support for no-excuse early or absentee voting is higher in states with universal mail-in ballot access
% who say any voter should be allowed to vote early or absentee without having to document a reason
Note: State voting law data is from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Support for no-excuse early or absentee voting is higher in states with universal mail-in ballot access
% who say any voter should be allowed to vote early or absentee without having to document a reason
| Group | Total | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | group type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 34 | 81 | total |
| Ballots will be mailed to all voters | 67 | 40 | 85 | subgroup |
| No excuse is required to vote by mail | 59 | 33 | 83 | subgroup |
| A valid excuse is required to vote by mail | 53 | 33 | 75 | subgroup |
Note: State voting law data is from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
