Voters in Connecticut could be asked to approve absentee voting if current proposal succeeds
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.
Secretary of State Wants Minnesota Voting by Mail
Secretary of State Ritchie determined to increase voter participation in elections with Minnesota voting by mail plan
Colorado Weighs Pros and Cons of Postal Voting
New postal voting reforms inspire unfortunate but routine partisan debate in Colorado
Superstorm Sandy Offers Insight On Digital Voting
New Jersey tested the waters on digital voting during Sandy’s aftermath
Military Voters Getting Little Help From Pentagon
Senator Cornyn to Pentagon: DoD is Shirking Overseas Ballot Obligations to Military Voters Getting Little Help
Voting by Mail Brings Benefits and Some Unexpected Problems
Absentee voting by mail still useful in a digital democracy: the joys, perils of voting by email
Post Office Mail Ballots Predicted at 25 Million
Absentee and Military Voting Reliant Upon Federal Post Office Mail Ballots Service For Delivery
Voting For Overseas Military Finds Bi-Partisan Support
Voting For Overseas Military is Supported by Many Government Programs to Encourage Participation