What is the difference between an absentee ballot and a mail-in ballot?

Absentee ballots require a reason for requesting one, such as illness, disability, or plans to be away on Election Day. 

Mail-in ballots may be requested by any qualified voter with no reason required and can be used in lieu of absentee ballots.  

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1. What is the difference between an absentee ballot and a mail-in ballot?
2. How may I get a mail-in or absentee ballot?
3. Will I get notifications on the status of my ballot?
4. By what date must I return my ballot?
5. What is a "Secrecy Envelope" and is it necessary?
6. May I return my mail-in or absentee ballot in person?
7. May I return someone's ballot other than my own, such as a family member's?
8. What if I decide to vote in person after applying for an absentee or mail-in ballot?
9. I requested a mail-in or absentee ballot, but it didn't arrive. May I vote in person?
10. If I've already returned my absentee or mail-in ballot, and the county has received it, can I still vote at the polls?