vote cast by a citizen who is unable vote at his regular polling place on an election day (usually sent by mail)
An absentee ballot is a
vote cast by someone who is unable or unwilling to attend the official
polling station. Numerous methods have been devised to facilitate this. Increasing the ease of access to absentee ballots are seen by many as one way to improve
voter turnout, though some countries require that a valid reason, such as infirmity or travel, be given before a voter can participate in an absentee ballot.
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