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Ballot-tracking options come on a state-by-state basis, though states tend to rely on a service called BallotTrax to track your status whether you dropped your ballot in the mail or a drop box or the US Postal Service to track your ballot in the mail. When attempting to use these tracking options, be aware that you may need to enter certain personal information to do so, including your first and last name, birthday and possibly your Social Security number.
In some states, you'll also need to retain a tracking number found on the perforated slip that you were required to remove from your ballot before mailing it. In a small number of states -- Missouri and Wyoming -- you'll be required to call your local county clerk's office to track your mail-in ballot.
Find below a complete listing of links to the information you will need to track your mailed ballot in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
Iowa
Ohio
Utah
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As for whether you're still able to request a mail ballot this close to the 2024 general election, that is also going to vary considerably depending on the state you live in. Some states will let you make a request as late as a few days before Election Day, while some set the cutoff weeks ahead, and others will have a set date but strongly recommend that you make your request sooner to ensure that the process has the time to play out.
For a full list of the deadlines by state and the options each one offers, you can consult Vote.org's Ballot Tracker Tools
page. It would also be a good idea to reach out directly to your local elections office to confirm how much time you have left to make a request and what methods would be preferable.
For more, find out how youcan see what's on your ballot right now.
Source: cnet.com