How will USPS changes impact Vote at Home?
April 3, 2025
National Vote at Home Institute — The United States Postal Service has been the bedrock service of much of American history. It predates the constitution,
How Vote-at-Home Friendly is Your State?
All 50 states and the District of Columbia use mailed-out ballots, but their regulations and practices widely vary. Which states mail ballots automatically to all registered voters, and which allow any voter to request one? How easy is obtaining a ballot, and what return options exist? Can voters apply online for their mailed-out ballot, or must they submit a paper form? Can voters sign-up once to receive ballots for all future elections for which they're eligible, or must they apply for every election? These components, and more, influence voters' access to, trust in, and security of this essential voting method. We have identified and weighed 15 key criteria to answer these questions, plus more.
New Report on Primary Voting Highlights Path to Increase Voter Participation
March 31, 2025
(March 31, 2025) — Today, the National Vote at Home Institute (NVAHI) issued a research paper examining turnout in the 2024 primary election cycle. In addition
Response to New Executive Order that would Change Election Systems
March 26, 2025
National Vote at Home Institute —The National Vote at Home Institute is closely monitoring this week’s election-related executive order and working alongside state advocates to
2024 Primary Elections: Vote at Home States Produced Nearly Double The Turnout Of Others
April 3, 2025
In 2024, overall turnout for the nation’s 50 regular primary elections was 44 million: 18.5% of eligible voters, or 21% of registered voters. This super-minority
Universal Mail Ballot Delivery Boosts Turnout: The Causal Effects of Sending Mail Ballots to All Registered Voters
October 3, 2024
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, some American states had transitioned to universal voting-by-mail, where all registered voters receive a mail ballot. But due to the
Who’s Voting for America’s Mayors? Hardly Anyone
September 30, 2024
September 2024 Every two years, leading politicians, journalists, interest groups, and citizens turn their collective attention to the upcoming presidential or midterm elections. Presidents, U.S.
The Impact of Universal Vote by Mail and Permanent Absentee Voting on Turnout in 2020 and 2022
May 20, 2024
This memo presents evidence on the efficacy of universal vote by mail (UVBM) and permanent absentee voting (PAV). With UVBM, all registered voters are sent
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