Due to coronavirus, a dozen states, including Ohio and Maryland, are considering expanding absentee and mail-in voting for the remaining of the primaries.
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.
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.
States Begin Prep for Mail-In Voting in Presidential Election
Coronavirus has forced states with stringent absentee ballot requirements to source ways to ease the use of this voting method ahead of November 2020 polls.
Calls for vote-by-mail rise with stay-at-home orders
One measure to tackle the spread of the coronavirus is for people to stay at home. This has led to more and more calls for vote-by-mail.
Mail voting could secure the November election
There is a consensus that mail voting should be used during coronavirus. Can election officials make it happen before the November 2020 polls?
2 in 3 Voters at Least Somewhat Concerned About Voting in Person During Coronavirus
A new poll has sampled the opinions of voters about voting methods during coronavirus. 2 in 3, at least, were concerned about in person voting.
Vote-by-mail group rushes out guidance for states pondering a switch during pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the leading advocacy group for minimizing reliance on in-person voting has released a new guide for constituencies.
Experts Urge States To Expand Voting By Mail
Experts have opined that states should not wait for the coronavirus pandemic to derail democracy before expanding voting by mail in 2020 elections.
Call for expanded mail-in and early voting by Klobuchar, Wyden
The call for expanded by-mail and early voting due to Coronavirus outbreak is not new. Two D-Senators, Klobuchar and Wyden joined this call Monday.