Georgia, Louisiana postponed primaries over coronavirus concerns. However, four other states, Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Illinois say voters can turn out.
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Elections officials scramble for voting contingency plans
Elections officials have stocked up on hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. Many are urging voters to cast absentee ballots or vote early to avoid crowds.
Louisiana Postpones April Primary as 4 More States Prepare to Vote on Tuesday
Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, are next on the primary calendar. Election officials in these states are taking extra precautions but predict a safe vote.
States urge alternative voting methods ahead of Tuesday primaries
New primaries will take place Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states are urging other voting methods to circumvent the challenges posed by the virus.
Elections officials scramble for options as coronavirus worries mount
Preventive measures against coronavirus come handy in 2020 elections, even vote-by-mail. But election officials are thinking of other strategies.
Government guidelines to prevent nationwide cyber catastrophe
The U.S. Government’s recent report on countering cyber threats offers a bleak picture of what could happen if critical systems were brought down.
Coons follows up on election security briefing
Delaware Senator, Chris Coons, has released a statement after attending an all-senators classified briefing on election security from Trump Admin officials.
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden proposes nationwide vote-by-mail in response to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak will influence the way Americans will be voting. Oregon’s Senator, Ron Wyden, is proposing a nationwide vote-by-mail.
Trump: Schiff’s role is why people should not expect much from congressional election security briefings
Congress is holding election security briefings. Trump thinks people shouldn’t expect much from them simply because Adam Schiff is the organiser.
What Election Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus Transmission While Voting
The COVID-19 outbreak requires new measures for the success of the 2020 elections. Little is known about what states are doing to prevent its transmission.