New primaries will take place Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states are urging other voting methods to circumvent the challenges posed by the virus.
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.
Elections officials scramble for options as coronavirus worries mount
Preventive measures against coronavirus come handy in 2020 elections, even vote-by-mail. But election officials are thinking of other strategies.
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden proposes nationwide vote-by-mail in response to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak will influence the way Americans will be voting. Oregon’s Senator, Ron Wyden, is proposing a nationwide vote-by-mail.
What Election Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus Transmission While Voting
The COVID-19 outbreak requires new measures for the success of the 2020 elections. Little is known about what states are doing to prevent its transmission.
Primaries show high volume of absentee voting as states grapple with coronavirus
COVID-19 outbreak is already having an impact on the way people are voting. The primaries show a rise in absentee voting as states battle with the virus.
Military Spouses and the Absentee Ballot
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides an important infrastructure for absentee voting which can be useful for military spouses.
“No Excuse” Vote-by-Mail Option Across All States for 2020 Elections
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak U.S. Vote has asked congress to enact a uniform election requirement to allow all voters to request Vote-by-Mail Ballots.
Coronavirus Is Already Making It Harder for Americans Living Abroad to Vote
Americans in China, South Korea won’t be able to vote in person for the Democratic primary next month and would instead vote online courtesy of Coronavirus.
Amber McReynolds, crusading for voting in our pajamas
After years of bringing innovation to how elections are conducted in the city of Denver, Amber McReynolds is crusading for voting in pajamas.
Bill seeks improvements for military absentee ballot system
All active duty military would have access to a system for mailing absentee ballots if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.