VBM
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | Vote by mail |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
VBM stands for Vote by mail, a political abbreviation.
Method of voting in which ballots are mailed to voters, who return them by mail or drop box. Some states mail every registered voter a ballot automatically, while others require voters to request one, often called absentee voting.
Example: The county mailed VBM packets to all registered voters three weeks before the election.
Usage notes
States that conduct elections mainly by mail include Colorado, Oregon and Washington; Oregon was the first to adopt all-mail elections statewide, by a 1998 ballot measure. Deadlines differ: some states count ballots postmarked by Election Day that arrive later, while others require receipt by Election Day. Officials verify returned ballots by signature or ID checks.
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