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    Did my vote count? See which states offer ballot tracking

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    Millions of Americans are showing up to the polls today as Election Day finally arrives. But after people cast their votes in person or by mail, many wonder how they can make sure their vote actually counts.

    Like much about the electoral process across the country, the answer to this question may be more complicated than initially thought.

    Rules vary depending on where you live and also depending on how you vote. Because elections are administered by each of the fifty states, there is a patchwork of rules across the country, some of which vary by province.

    People who vote in person are usually assured that their votes will count when they see and fill out their ballot at a polling place. But concerns sometimes arise because mail-in votes are not counted toward elections.

    According to a study by the Election Assistance Commission, more than 98% of mail-in votes were counted in 2020, while only 0.8% of votes were rejected. With this in mind and with just hours to go before the polls close, here’s how to track the status of your ballot.

    Alabama

    Absentee ballot status can be checked online at the Secretary of State’s website.

    Alaska

    Absentee ballots can also be tracked online by visiting www.myvoterinformation.alaska.gov.

    Arizona

    In the West, voters can track the status of both their absentee and provisional ballots by visiting my.arizona.vote. For the state’s largest county, Maricopa, voters can sign up for text updates on their ballot.

    Arkansas

    Ballots can be tracked on the Arkansas election website.

    California

    The status of the mail-in ballot can be checked by California voters online with an option for text or email notification as soon as the information is updated.

    Colorado

    Status updates and alerts are available to track mail-in ballots.

    Connecticut

    Voters can check here if and when their absentee ballot was received.

    Delaware

    Delaware has a lookup service for absentee and provisional ballots.

    District of Columbia

    Voters in the district have two options for tracking: one for their absentee status and another tracker for special ballots.

    Florida

    Mail-in ballot tracking is available in Florida.

    Georgia

    Absentee and provisional ballots can be tracked on the Peach State’s online election portal.

    Hawaii

    In Hawaii, ballotstatus.hawaii.gov serves as the place where residents can track their mail-in ballot.

    Idaho

    The state’s voter registration tool allows people to check the status of their mail-in ballot.

    Illinois

    Some counties like Cook, including Chicagoland, have their own opinions for suburban residents and those in the city of Chicago. The state itself has its own tracker for provisional ballots.

    Indiana

    Indiana’s “My Voter Portal” serves as the state’s tracker for ballots.

    Iowa

    Absentee ballot tracking is available to voters across the state. Tracking of provisional ballots can be verified by contacting the local county auditor.

    Kansas

    The state offers its own tracker for mail-in ballots.

    Kentucky

    Kentucky also offers its own tracker for absentee ballots.

    Louisiana

    Tracking information for mail-in ballots is available online.

    Maine

    Absentee ballots can be tracked using the countywide tool.

    Maryland

    The status of voters’ mail-in or provisional ballots can be tracked online.

    Massachusetts

    Voters can check if their ballot will be accepted by visiting this site; a provisional ballot can be tracked by calling 1-800-462-VOTE after election day.

    Michigan

    The status of absentee ballots can be checked online, while provisional ballots can be tracked by contacting your city or county office.

    Minnesota

    The status of the mail-in ballot can be tracked online.

    Mississippi

    The state is allowing voters to check the status of their absentee ballots and affidavits online.

    Missouri

    The state does not offer statewide tracking, but the city of St. Louis and Calhoun County offer their own trackers.

    Montana

    Mail-in ballot status can be checked at app.mt.gov/voterinfo.

    Nebraska

    The state offers its own voter information tool to track the status of ballots.

    Nevada

    The state has its own Ballotrax site for tracking and the same goes for some of the other states on this list. Text or email alerts are available to track the status of your mail-in ballot.

    New Hampshire

    The Granite State has a statewide tool to track the status of their ballot.

    New Jersey

    Voting status can be tracked using the state’s online tool.

    New Mexico

    Voters have the option to track absentee ballots.

    New York

    Absentee ballots can be tracked online.

    North Carolina

    There are two systems available to voters: one for absentee ballots and one for provisional ballots.

    North Dakota

    Mail-in ballots can be tracked online.

    Ohio

    Statewide tracking is available for mail-in ballots.

    Oklahoma

    Absentee ballots can be tracked online.

    Oregon

    Because the state sends a ballot to every registered voter, people can track their vote online.

    Pennsylvania

    Mail-in ballot tracking is offered online, with provisional ballot tracking available seven days after Election Day.

    Rhode Island

    The state offers online tracking by visiting vote.sos.ri.gov.

    South Carolina

    Voters can only see if their ballot was received by the state, but cannot see if it was accepted.

    South Dakota

    As in South Carolina, voters can see if their absentee ballot was received but not accepted.

    Tennessee

    Mail-in ballots can be tracked online.

    Texas

    The Texas Secretary of State offers online voting registration.

    Utah

    Voters can check the status of their mail-in and provisional ballots online.

    Vermont

    The status of the mail-in ballot can be tracked online.

    Virginia

    You can track mail-in ballots at elections.virginia.gov.

    Washington

    The state offers its own voter information portal to track the status of their ballot.

    West Virginia

    Tracking of absentee and provisional ballots is available to voters online.

    Wisconsin

    Absentee ballots in Wisconsin can be tracked online.

    Wyoming

    The state does not offer online voting registration for voters, except for military and overseas voters.

    Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him at X @fern_cerv_.

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