What is the difference between mailin voting and absentee . Guest there is no perfect definition. Ways. Them in different broadly, there are different pools of the way in which we might vote a valid ballot. States that only want to get ballots to people who really have an excuse. They have a requirement on them. On the other end of the an outlet for only those who need it [indiscernible] state starting the process. North carolina will be the first state to send out absentee ballots today, september 4. Minnesota will be the first allowto allow state to in person voting. What is the reason for starting early . Advice is toece of know your own state rules and laws. [indiscernible] you if you are worried about your ballot. Etting there. Heck your Voter Registration if you need to request a ballot, request it early. If youre going to vote by mail, get it in earlier. States that require that by like today. There are challenges getting it there. Starting early, knowing early, also, if youre g