Coronavirus outbreak has ignited a partisan battle over whether the U.S. should enact measures to make it easier to vote by mail [this fall], The Hill.
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.
Trump rails against mail-in voting
After requesting a mail-in absentee ballot last month to vote in Florida’s GOP primary, Trump views mail-in voting in 2020 due to coronavirus as unreliable.
Why Vote by mail is controversial
The coronavirus has thrown people on both sides of the debate over vote by mail. However, this election method is plagued with some controversies.
Lawmakers push for vote by mail in response to coronavirus pandemic
A bill being considered in Congress would require states to implement absentee voting during emergencies for any reason, including during coronavirus.
Pelosi, state Democrats push for more funds for mail-in voting
Pelosi, state Democrats are pushing for more funding to expand mail-in and absentee voting efforts in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
16 States Restrict Access To Voting By Mail
16 States restrict access to voting by mail. In case the coronavirus pandemic persists to year’s end, this could have impact on voting in these states.
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.
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.