Ballot Tracking

Ballot Tracking 101: How to Check If Your Vote Was Counted in Different States

As millions of Americans head to the polls today, a pressing question for many voters is how they can ensure their vote is counted. The answer is a bit more complicated than one might expect due to varying rules across the country. Each of the 50 states administers its own elections, and sometimes, even individual counties have different processes. Whether voting in person or by mail, voters are often left wondering how to track the status of their ballot and confirm its proper processing.

For in-person voting, the process is generally straightforward: voters can see and fill out their ballot at the polling station. However, concerns can arise for those voting by mail, as they often wonder whether their absentee or mail-in ballots are counted. According to a 2020 survey by the Election Assistance Commission, over 98% of mail-in votes were successfully counted, with only 0.8% rejected. Despite these encouraging statistics, it's still vital for voters to stay informed and track the status of their ballots.

Here is a comprehensive guide to tracking your ballot by state:

Alabama

Track absentee ballots online via the Secretary of State website.

Alaska

Absentee ballot status can be checked at myvoterinformation.alaska.gov.

Arizona

Voters in Arizona can track absentee and provisional ballots at my.arizona.vote. Maricopa County offers text updates on mail-in ballots.

Arkansas

Use the Arkansas elections website to track ballots.

California

California voters can check mail-in ballot status online and sign up for text or email notifications.

Colorado

Voters in Colorado can track their mail-in ballots and receive updates.

Connecticut

Voters can check if their absentee ballot was received on the state's online tool.

Delaware

Delaware offers a service to track absentee and provisional ballots.

District of Columbia

D.C. residents can track absentee and special ballots using different online tools.

Florida

Florida offers an online tracker for mail-in ballots.

Georgia

Track absentee and provisional ballots via Georgia’s online election portal.

Hawaii

Hawaii residents can track their mail-in ballot at ballotstatus.hawaii.gov.

Idaho

Use the state’s voter record tool to track mail-in ballots.

Illinois

Cook County offers a separate tracker for suburban and city voters. The state provides a tracker for provisional ballots.

Indiana

Indiana’s "My Voter Portal" is used to track ballots.

Iowa

Absentee ballots can be tracked online; provisional ballot status can be checked by contacting the county auditor.

Kansas

Kansas offers its own tracker for absentee ballots.

Kentucky

Kentucky provides an absentee ballot tracker.

Louisiana

Track mail-in ballots online via Louisiana’s election website.

Maine

Maine offers a statewide tool for absentee ballot tracking.

Maryland

Maryland voters can check the status of their mail-in or provisional ballots online.

Massachusetts

Track mail-in ballots online. Provisional ballots can be tracked by calling 1-800-462-VOTE.

Michigan

Track absentee ballots online; provisional ballots can be checked with the city or township clerk.

Minnesota

Minnesota has an online tool for tracking mail-in ballots.

Mississippi

Track absentee and affidavit ballots online.

Missouri

Missouri does not offer statewide tracking, but St. Louis City and Calhoun County have their own tracking tools.

Montana

Track mail-in ballots via app.mt.gov/voterinfo.

Nebraska

Nebraska offers a tool for tracking mail-in ballots.

Nevada

Nevada has its own Ballottrax system for tracking, with alerts available via text or email.

New Hampshire

Voters can track their ballot status statewide.

New Jersey

Use New Jersey’s online tool to track mail-in ballots.

New Mexico

New Mexico provides a tracker for absentee ballots.

New York

Track absentee ballots online through New York’s system.

North Carolina

Two separate tracking systems are available for absentee and provisional ballots.

North Dakota

Voters in North Dakota can track mail-in ballots online.

Ohio

Ohio offers statewide tracking for mail-in ballots.

Oklahoma

Absentee ballots can be tracked online in Oklahoma.

Oregon

Since Oregon mails a ballot to every registered voter, the status of your vote can be tracked online.

Pennsylvania

Track mail-in ballots online, with provisional ballot tracking available seven days after Election Day.

Rhode Island

Use vote.sos.ri.gov to track absentee ballots.

South Carolina

South Carolina voters can check if their absentee ballot has been received, but not whether it was accepted.

South Dakota

Like South Carolina, South Dakota voters can check if their absentee ballot was received but not accepted.

Tennessee

Track mail-in ballots online in Tennessee.

Texas

Texas offers ballot tracking through the Secretary of State’s website.

Utah

Track the status of mail-in and provisional ballots online.

Vermont

Vermont voters can track the status of mail-in ballots online.

Virginia

Track mail-in ballots online via elections.virginia.gov.

Washington

Washington offers a voter information portal to track ballots.

West Virginia

West Virginia provides online tracking for absentee and provisional ballots.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin voters can track absentee ballots online.

Wyoming

Wyoming does not offer online tracking except for military and overseas voters.

As Election Day concludes, it’s important for voters to stay vigilant and check the status of their mail-in ballots to ensure their votes are counted. Many states provide helpful tracking tools, offering peace of mind to voters and reinforcing the integrity of the democratic process. Be sure to check your state's guidelines and deadlines to track your vote and ensure it is processed properly.