Expecting a deluge of absentee mail-in ballots come November, the United States Postal Service has repeatedly warned voters and election officials in 46 states – including Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama – that the agency can’t guarantee coronavirus-weary voters their mail-in ballots will arrive in time to be counted in the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Below is what you need to know to ensure your absentee mail-in ballot gets delivered in a timely manner.
In Tennessee:
Who can vote by mail/absentee?
Under a Sept. 9 U.S. District Court Order, Tennessee voters who meet one of the following requirements may vote by mail without appearing in person, including first-time voters: