page_title: Postal voting
section_title: Mexico
hierarchical_section_title: Postal voting / Experience of postal voting and all-postal voting by country / Mexico
caption_attribution_description: Español: Elementos del paquete electoral postal para voto desde el extranjero de las elecciones federales de México de 2012. Izquierda: sobre para la boleta; centro: boleta electoral marcada; derecha: libreto con las propuestas de cada persona candidata, instrucciones y encuesta
context_page_description: Postal voting is voting in an election where ballot papers are distributed to electors by post, in contrast to electors voting in person at a polling station or electronically via an electronic voting system.
  In a given election, postal votes may be available on demand or limited to individuals meeting certain criteria, such as a proven inability to travel to a designated polling place. Most electors are required to apply for a postal vote, although some may receive one by default. In some elections postal voting is the only voting method allowed and is referred to as all-postal voting. With the exception of those elections, postal votes constitute a form of early voting and may be considered an absentee ballot.
  Typically postal votes must be mailed back before the scheduled election day. However, in some jurisdictions return methods may allow for dropping off the ballot in person via secure drop boxes or at voting centers. Postal votes may be processed by hand or scanned and counted electronically. The history of postal voting dates back to the 19th century, and modern-day procedures and availability vary by jurisdiction.
context_section_description: In Mexico, since the 2006 federal elections, postal voting for people living abroad has been permitted. A request can be made to the National Electoral Institute which then sends the ballots outside the country.
caption: Postal ballot paper for Mexico federal election 2012
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