That was the only thing I needed postage for was the ballot itself. The request envelopes were postage paid and the ballot they sent us the postage was paid. $1.20 for that one. WE each received 3 envelopes to request absentee balloting so it is obvious they were encouraging people to vote by mail under the circumstances. My wife and I voted by mail. Our son will probably go for early voting or vote on election day. He is 21 and has never missed a vote.