The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered campuses from coast to coast threatening the long-anticipated momentum of students in the 2020 elections.
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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.
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.
Stimulus Money to Protect Elections Falls Short, Critics Say
The Coronavirus Relief Bill contains a $400 million package to safeguard elections. However, Officials and advocates say it is far less than needed.
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.
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.
Democrats press for more stimulus funding to boost mail-in voting
Democrats are arguing that for the November elections to run smoothly, the new economic stimulus package must contain funds for mail-in and absentee-voting.
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.
This Isn’t The First Time America Has Weathered A Crisis In An Election Year
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.