In Australia, Queensland’s top officials say you are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus in the supermarket aisle than the polling booth.
Election Methods articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election methods reform section will highlight alternatives to the widely used plurality voting system like approval, ranked and instant-runoff voting. See our entire section called Voting Methods Central. Also see our section on American democracy.
As Election Security Concerns Rise, Paperless Voting Falls
Threats to voting infrastructure have been core concern since 2020. Amid coronavirus, experts are still more and more in favour of a return to paper ballots
The Coronavirus Could Change How We Vote, In 2020 And Beyond
Coronavirus may significantly modify voting methods and it is possible that these changes will not be restricted to the 2020 elections.
Could the presidential vote be done by mail?
Voting by mail in the November presidential election remains a possibility as long as coronavirus continues making in-person voting virtually impossible.
States begin preparations for mail-in voting in presidential election
Election officials in states with restrictive absentee requirements are looking for ways to allow as many voters as possible to use absentee ballots.
Vote-by-Mail Gains Momentum, But It’s Not Fast, Cheap, or Easy
Vote by mail has gained momentum since the coronavirus outbreak worsened. However, implementing it is not fast, easy or cheap.
$400 million to protect elections in Senate Coronavirus Bill
The Coronavirus Relief Bill is under consideration in the Senate. It sets aside $400million to protect upcoming elections against the pandemic threat.
Bipartisan Call for emergency funding to expand voting by mail before November
There is a bipartisan push to expand mail-in voting ahead of the November 2020 elections. This measure is to ensure coronavirus ready elections.
States Weigh Expanding Absentee Voting
Due to coronavirus, a dozen states, including Ohio and Maryland, are considering expanding absentee and mail-in voting for the remaining of the primaries.
Risks associated with voting by mail
Voters and stakeholders are asking for the expanded use of vote by mail during coronavirus. However, this election method has a number of risks.