An investigation into a disputed 2018 congressional election has uncovered a “coordinated, unlawful and substantially resourced absentee ballot scheme”.
Absentee and Mail Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Absentee and mail voting systems are a benefit to people who may not be able to attend a polling station in person, either through a physical disability or absence from the locality - although the general public can benefit as well. Also see our section on American democracy or our articles on the Internet and Voting, Military Voting or just general Voter Access.
West Virginia Outlines Next Steps After First Military Blockchain Vote
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner charged his elections team with finding a way to make voting in the 2018 presidential election easier.
Judge Strikes Down “Irrational, Illogical” Iowa Absentee Ballot Law
Iowa judge struck down part of 2017 voter ID law dealing with absentee ballots, decision opponents of law say will make it easier for voters to get ballots.
Georgia Bill Allows Email or Fax Voting for Overseas Ballots
Absentee ballots for persons living overseas at the time of an election could be sent in by fax or email if a new proposal is approved by Georgia lawmakers.
Washington Lawmakers Want To Permanently Eliminate Postage For Voters
A proposed law requested by Governor Jay Inslee would provide prepaid postage for all election ballots in the state of Washington.
Nationwide Vote-by-Mail Bill Introduced
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) today introduced a bill on vote-by-mail aimed at curbing voter suppression.
N.C. Congressional Seat in Limbo as Fraud Investigation Continues
The dispute involves allegations of absentee ballot fraud. At the center of the controversy is McCrae Dowless, a Bladen County elected official.
Several Nebraska Counties Planning Switch To All-Mail Elections
Several Nebraska counties planning to switch to all mail elections after a paperwork mix-up has a recall election on hold in Aurora.
Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve
We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.
Explaining the Three New Landmark California Voting Laws
Come New Year’s Day, three major voting bills will become law in California, changing the way voters use vote by mail ballots.