Voting by mail is a secure, reliable, and accessible way for Americans to cast their ballots. It has been used successfully for decades and is backed by extensive safeguards that protect election integrity while making voting more convenient for millions of voters.
Security Measures Ensure Integrity
- Ballot Tracking: Many states, including Florida, offer tracking systems so voters can monitor their ballots from submission to counting.
- Signature Verification: Election officials compare signatures on ballots with voter registration records to confirm authenticity.
- Bipartisan Oversight: Trained election workers from both major parties handle mail-in ballots and observe the counting, ensuring transparency.
Prevents Voter Suppression and Increases Participation
- Accessible to All: Vote-by-mail ensures seniors, people with disabilities, and those with demanding schedules can participate in democracy without barriers.
- Eliminates Long Lines: Mail-in voting helps reduce crowding at polling places, making in-person voting smoother for those who choose it.
- Boosts Turnout: States with universal vote-by-mail systems consistently see higher voter participation.
Proven Accuracy and Reliability
- Decades of Success: Military members and overseas citizens have safely voted by mail for over a century.
- Fraud is Extremely Rare: Multiple studies confirm that election fraud via mail-in ballots is virtually nonexistent.
Voting by mail is not just safe—it strengthens democracy by making voting more accessible, secure, and efficient.
Act now to protect your vote!
Florida law now requires you to renew your VBM request at the start of each odd-numbered year to continue voting by mail. Visit the Lee County Supervisor of Elections office: website or call 239-533-8683 to get started.
Visit our Vote pages for resources on how to request your mail-in ballot, important deadlines, and tips to make your voting plan.