Record numbers of Americans are casting their votes early, through early voting in-person or via absentee ballots. However, the absentee ballot process varies from state to state and can be immensely confusing. This year a few dedicated people set out to simplify the absentee voting process for Americans in all 50 states, and created Long Distance Voter -- a comprehensive website with information on each state's process for requesting absentee ballots, deadlines, and voting by mail. Of note, many states have simplified the process (for example California's Secretary of State's office has comprehensive information, and for those in Los Angeles County, and you've likely seen the billboards for LAVote.net around town).
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