die Briefwahl
Translation
mail-in ballot, absentee ballot, postal voting
Examples
Viele Bürger nutzen die Möglichkeit der Briefwahl.
Many citizens use the option of mail-in voting.
Ich habe die Unterlagen für die Briefwahl beantragt.
I have applied for the documents for the absentee ballot.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for a mail-in ballot Ich habe die Briefwahl beantragt.
to vote by mail Man kann auch per Briefwahl wählen.
Similar Words
Urnenwahl (in-person voting)
Etymology
A compound of 'Brief' (letter) and 'Wahl' (election, vote). Literally 'letter vote'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Wahl' (vote) that you cast via 'Brief' (letter/mail). The word's components explain its meaning.