In 2000 Florida was at the heart of an electoral dispute that put Bush’s victory to question. Mail-in voting during coronavirus could trigger similar chaos.
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.
Pandemic Prompts Questions About 2020 Presidential Election
Will states let all voters cast absentee ballots given concerns about the coronavirus? A question for the U.S. Supreme Court as November polls approach.
Coronavirus threatens a guarded tradition for many black Americans: Voting in person
Black Americans have traditionally preferred voting in person. The coronavirus threatens this tradition. There is a strong push for expanded vote-by-mail.
Postal Service’s Struggles Could Hurt Mail-In Election
The U.S. Postal Service would be vital to expanded vote-by-mail during coronavirus. But the service is struggling, which could hurt mail-in election.
GOP group releases ad advocating for voting by mail amid coronavirus pandemic
An anti-Trump group within the GOP is pushing for voting by mail through a new ad which it shared exclusively with The Hill on Thursday.
Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind
Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind. Struggles will include issues like mail access and language barriers.
More than 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund mail-in voting
Advocacy for mail by voting during coronavirus is gaining more steam as 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund it.
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.