Indonesians, living overseas like me, were astonished on 11 April 2019, by the discovery of pre-marked ballots in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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.
Vote-By-Mail System is Making Headway in Frozen Giant Alaska
In year-two of the vote by mail election process, workers are using experience from 2018 to streamline this year’s ballot collection and counting.
Caltech to Implement Innovative Orange County Vote Audit System
In 2018 our Caltech team collaborated in an important election integrity and election performance auditing study with the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
Call for Redo Election in North Carolina is Good News
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unanimously voted to hold a new election for the 9th Congressional district.
North Carolina Election Marred by Voter Fraud Scheme
An investigation into a disputed 2018 congressional election has uncovered a “coordinated, unlawful and substantially resourced absentee ballot scheme”.
West Virginia Outlines Next Steps After First Military Blockchain Vote
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner charged his elections team with finding a way to make voting in the 2018 presidential election easier.
Judge Strikes Down “Irrational, Illogical” Iowa Absentee Ballot Law
Iowa judge struck down part of 2017 voter ID law dealing with absentee ballots, decision opponents of law say will make it easier for voters to get ballots.
Georgia Bill Allows Email or Fax Voting for Overseas Ballots
Absentee ballots for persons living overseas at the time of an election could be sent in by fax or email if a new proposal is approved by Georgia lawmakers.
Washington Lawmakers Want To Permanently Eliminate Postage For Voters
A proposed law requested by Governor Jay Inslee would provide prepaid postage for all election ballots in the state of Washington.
Nationwide Vote-by-Mail Bill Introduced
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) today introduced a bill on vote-by-mail aimed at curbing voter suppression.