Research: Cost - The National Vote at Home Institute

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RESEARCH: COST

As with most good changes, there is an upfront investment required when states and jurisdictions move to primarily mail ballot voting, including new equipment, machinery, and other resources — but the cost savings show up quickly and are dramatic. When jurisdictions pool resources, those savings can be increased even further. Ultimately vote at home systems save taxpayers millions of dollars on average.

Forty Percent in Savings

Colorado showed a savings of more than $6 per voter — or 40 percent — according to a national study.

San Diego Could Save Millions

According to the Registrar, San Diego County expects to save $2-3 million by moving to a vote at home system.

Survey of States' Cost Savings

Alaska’s survey of cost savings across a number of states (see page 8 of the document linked below).

PEW: Fewer Pollworkers?

PEW Trust: Fewer people want to be poll workers. Vote at home helps solve that problem.

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