a person who is absent, especially from work or school.
a person who absents himself or herself, as a landowner who does not live on certain property owned or a voter who is permitted to cast a ballot by mail.
A voter returning an absentee ballot must insert the ballot into the secrecy envelope, and then insert that envelope into a larger envelope that carries the mailing address and postage.
Philadelphia election official warns ‘naked ballots’ may invalidate up to 100,000 votes|Michelle Lee|September 25, 2020|Washington Post
In keeping with the national trend, a record number of Ohio’s nearly 8 million registered voters are expected to cast absentee ballots in November to avoid spreading the coronavirus at the polls.
Before Limiting Ballot Drop Boxes to One Per County, Top Ohio Election Officials Secretly Consulted Promoter of Debunked Voting Fraud Fears|by Mike Spies and Jake Pearson|September 24, 2020|ProPublica
Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia already allowed anyone to vote absentee.
Vote by mail: Which states allow absentee voting|Kate Rabinowitz, Brittany Mayes|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
You may find other websites that claim to show the early voting and absentee ballot rules for your state, but it’s super-important to double-check that information on your state’s website.
Why you should vote as early as possible (and how to do it)|John Kennedy|September 17, 2020|Popular Science
New Hampshire only accepts requests for absentee ballots by mail.
It’s time to check your voter registration—here’s how|John Kennedy|September 10, 2020|Popular Science
The ground game in Iowa has traditionally revolved around an absentee ballot program.
Fight Over the Ground Game in Iowa Could Swing the Senate|Ben Jacobs|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An absentee father is loitering about with his son and namesake, Mason Jr., at a deserted concert hall.
The Making of ‘Boyhood’: Richard Linklater’s 12-Year Journey to Create An American Masterpiece|Marlow Stern|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ware went to court claiming a number of irregularities, including issues with hundreds of absentee ballots.
Could Chris McDaniel Get A Do-Over In The Mississippi Senate Race?|Ben Jacobs|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perry said most of the absentee ballots questioned in the mayoral race had six or seven different issues.
Could Chris McDaniel Get A Do-Over In The Mississippi Senate Race?|Ben Jacobs|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some statistics–disproportionate rates of school suspension, incarceration, and absentee dads–are gloomy.
Obama’s 34 Words That Matter Most|Joshua DuBois|February 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The only absentee was little Dorothy Drew, who tearfully complained that her grandfather did not know her.
The Grand Old Man|Richard B. Cook
The evils of the absentee landlord are not confined to Ireland.
The Leaven in a Great City|Lillian William Betts
At the breakfast table the next morning there was one absentee.
The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, 1898-1899, No. 6|Various
The Roman gentleman may be regarded as an "absentee landlord," giving this advice to his agent.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII|Various
In the Australian mainland States the absentee and the squatter caused constant difficulties and occasional disorder.
Absentee Ballot vs. Mail-In Ballot: Is There A Difference?During this election year, it's become especially important to understand the differences between and confusion around absentee voting and mail-in voting.