Vote Smarter 2020: Common Reasons Mail-In Ballots Get Rejected

The video tutorial discusses the common mistakes made when submitting absentee ballots, such as using the wrong color pen, missing signatures, or failing to meet deadlines. It highlights that absentee ballots have a higher rejection rate compared to in-person voting, with young people, people of color, non-native English speakers, and military voters being more susceptible to having their ballots rejected. The importance of following instructions and the issue of prepaid postage are emphasized. Although only 1% of ballots are rejected, this can significantly impact elections when considered nationwide.

How does the lack of prepaid postage affect absentee ballot submissions?

What percentage of ballots were accepted in 2016, and what does that imply about the rejection rate?