This isn’t the first time the U.S. has had to go to polls in a time of crisis. Elections occurred during economic catastrophes and during both world wars.
Democracy in America articles
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States Begin Prep for Mail-In Voting in Presidential Election
Coronavirus has forced states with stringent absentee ballot requirements to source ways to ease the use of this voting method ahead of November 2020 polls.
Senators urge Congress to include election funds in coronavirus stimulus
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Chris Coons have asked House leaders to incorporate election security in new coronavirus funding package.
Calls for vote-by-mail rise with stay-at-home orders
One measure to tackle the spread of the coronavirus is for people to stay at home. This has led to more and more calls for vote-by-mail.
‘Selma Online’ Offers Free Civil Rights Lessons Amid Virus Outbreak
‘Selma Online’ is a new online project that seeks to create more awareness about the 1965 struggle for voting rights for African-American voters.
Mail voting could secure the November election
There is a consensus that mail voting should be used during coronavirus. Can election officials make it happen before the November 2020 polls?
2 in 3 Voters at Least Somewhat Concerned About Voting in Person During Coronavirus
A new poll has sampled the opinions of voters about voting methods during coronavirus. 2 in 3, at least, were concerned about in person voting.
Vote-by-mail group rushes out guidance for states pondering a switch during pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the leading advocacy group for minimizing reliance on in-person voting has released a new guide for constituencies.
All about states moving and changing their primaries over coronavirus
The coronavirus has imposed a shift in calendar dates for the primaries. So far its six states but other states are considering making similar changes.
$2B could be the price for nationwide coronavirus-ready elections
The coronavirus is the source of major changes in election methods. $2B may be the price for nationwide coronavirus-ready elections.