All Americans can vote in the leisure of their home and be assured of a "paper trail" if they have a reason that they can't physically show up at a voting precinct on election day. Some Americans can do so simply by asking -- no justification required. States also have different timelines for registering to vote and for requesting an absentee ballot.

If you have ever wondered just how different voting regulations are from state-to-state .... or you want to know what the regulations are for your state, you've come to the right place! This wiki provides absentee voting information for all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. In addition, you can find general descriptions of the voting machinery used in each state.

This wiki was initially developed by University of Washington Communication students, Spring Quarter 2008.