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If you want to vote by mail please do so as soon as you can and consider dropping it off at the counter where they will postmark it right away.
Also if you live in a state where you’re allowed to photograph your ballot consider doing so to have proof you voted a certain way.
Note that as a counterpoint the federal register website claims they are just clarifying language to improve public understanding: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/12/2025-15266/postmarks-and-postal-possession
I didn’t check that document very closely yet.
Most states offer early voting as well, up to 2 weeks before election day. I always recommend that as the BEST option. It allows you to vote in person and it’s almost always empty. Find a time convenient for you, go in, get your ballot, vote, leave. 5 minute process max.
probably not feasible if its a red state, they do everything to suppress voters. but in red districts for red voters they make it super easy.
Vote early, and vote often.