noun a person who is eligible to vote but is unable to do so in person at a polling station
adjective describing someone who is eligible to vote but is unable to do so in person at a polling station
An absent voter is someone who is eligible to vote in an election but is unable to physically be present at the polling station on election day. They can request to vote by mail or through alternative methods.
Absent voters are an important demographic to consider when planning election logistics and ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
Absent voters are individuals who have registered to vote by mail or through absentee ballots. They may include military personnel, overseas citizens, or individuals with physical disabilities.
In the context of a political writer, an absent voter may refer to someone who is eligible to vote in an election but is unable to do so in person at the polling place, and therefore must vote by absentee ballot.
In the context of a psychologist, an absent voter may refer to a client who is not present for a scheduled appointment or therapy session, either due to physical absence or emotional disengagement.
In the context of a political scientist, an absent voter may refer to a demographic group that tends to vote by absentee ballot rather than in person at the polls, and the study of their voting behaviors and preferences.