absentee voter
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An absentee voter is someone who casts a ballot without being physically present at their assigned polling place on election day.
Absentee voters typically submit their votes by mail, though some jurisdictions allow other methods.
The term encompasses both those who vote early and those who vote remotely due to travel, illness, or other circumstances: Absentee voters must request their ballots in advance.
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- electorateEligible voting body
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- votersconstituent, nonvoter, constituents, electors, turnout
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