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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.
The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over
“Thanks to absentee ballots, drop-off boxes, curbside voting, people with disabilities turned out in record numbers in the 2020 election”.
Mail Voting Set To Soar In Canada Election
COVID-19 is driving up mail-in voting in Canada ahead of Sep. 20 poll and the complicated registration process may dissuade voters.
Lawsuit To Block Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Backed by a conservative legal group two suburban voters in Milwaukee asked a judge to block the use of ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin.
Why You Should Have the Freedom To Vote By Mail
Voters should be allowed to choose any legal method by which to vote. Notably, all voters should have the freedom to vote by mail.
Universal Mail Voting Passed Into Law In Nevada
Nevada has adopted universal mail voting. Election officials have to send out mail ballots to all registered voters before elections.
Massachusetts Looks To Make Mail Voting Permanent
This legislative session, Massachusetts is poised to make permanent the pandemic-motivated mail-in and early voting procedures.
Kansas Now Latest GOP State To Enact Voting Restrictions
Last week, Kansas passed new laws restricting mail-in voting, including prohibiting third parties from sending more than ten ballots.
2 In 3 Americans Voted Using Methods GOP Trying To Restrict
Over 2 in 3 Americans voted using methods the GOP is trying to restrict. This is a finding made by recently published census data.
Vote-by-Mail Favored by Older, Affluent Voters, Census Finds
New Census results show that some demographic groups that voted for Trump were among those most likely to vote-by-mail in 2020.