Advocacy for mail by voting during coronavirus is gaining more steam as 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund it.
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, absence from the locality, or work requirements - although the general public can greatly benefit as well with easier access to the ballot. Also see our section on American democracy or our articles on the Internet and Voting, Military Voting or just general Voter Access.
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly support vote-by-mail push, but Republicans more wary
A new poll shows that an overwhelming number of Americans are in support of vote-by-mail during the coronavirus pandemic.
Will Americans Lose Their Right to Vote in the Pandemic?
Coronavirus has affected America’s electoral landscape. A major concern is if Americans will lose their right to vote during the pandemic.
What to Know about the Coronavirus and Voting
How will the coronavirus influence voting? This has been the principal if not the only concern of the American voter since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Switching to a Vote-By-Mail Election is Tougher than it Seems
The expansion of vote-by-mail has become a popular demand since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Implementing it may, however, be tougher than it seems.
U.S. Postal Service Funding Shortfall Could Derail Vote-By-Mail Efforts During Pandemic
Coronavirus pandemic threatens the life of the U.S. Postal Service just as it is needed help the most. Funding shortfall could derail vote-by-mail.
Your vote by mail may be counted depending on where you live
The fight to expand vote by mail has received unprecedented support during coronavirus. But whether your vote is counted or not depends on where you live.
Republicans are split over allowing any voter to vote by mail
Republicans are split over allowing any voter to vote by mail. This division has arisen despite Trump’s opposition regardless of the coronavirus.
Voters face potential life-or-death choices in states with limited absentee voting
The U.S. is hard hit by the coronavirus. Voters face potential life-or-death choices in states with limited absentee voting.
Partisan battle erupts over US Postal Service as some look to mail-in ballots amid pandemic
Due to coronavirus lawmakers are pushing for mail-in ballots ahead of 2020 polls. A battle has erupted over the future of the crippled U.S. Postal Service.