Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Can Any American Vote by Mail? VOA Graphics Some American states are holding special elections and primaries during the pandemic. Worries about the possible health risks of standing in line to vote at polling places is making the vote by mail option more appealing to some voters. These are the requirements to vote by mail in the U.S. .