Trump is not in support of the expansion of vote by mail. However, it is a voting method which the U.S. army has used for a long time.
Democracy in America articles
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Voting Rights Groups Praise Sen. Harris’ ‘VoteSafe Act’
Senator Kamala Harris recently introduced the VoteSafe Act of 2020 in Congress. Her initiative has been widely welcomed by voting rights groups.
Historic shifts seen in support for mail-in voting
The coronavirus is changing voting methods in the U.S. Even historically conservative states are changing the way they vote due to the pandemic.
States start to waive excuse requirements for absentee ballots
Some states that had tighter controls regarding vote-by-mail are beginning to make changes for their primaries in light of the coronavirus.
Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama announced support Monday for making it easier for people to register to vote and cast ballots during coronavirus.
Pandemic spurs court fights over mail-in voting
The rush to expand vote by mail before the November 2020 elections could lead to a new wave of court fights around the polls, experts.
St. Louis City Approval Voting Initiative on Path to Ballot
Proposition D seeks to improve city elections in St. Louis Missouri through a package of reforms. It has gathered enough signatures to make a ballot.
Pandemic sparks partisan brawl over voting by mail
Coronavirus outbreak has ignited a partisan battle over whether the U.S. should enact measures to make it easier to vote by mail [this fall], The Hill.
Voting rights group pushes steps to protect voters during coronavirus pandemic
Let America Vote (LAV) fights against voter suppression. It exclusively informed The Hill of its initiative to protect voters during coronavirus.
Milwaukee’s long lines could be a warning ahead of November
Milwaukee voters and officials were angry about long lines and Democrats furious about the non-postponement of the elections. This spells litigation ahead.