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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.

What the Fight Over the Mail Is Really About

by DC Editors - October 22, 2021

What the Fight Over the Mail Is Really About

Debates over how the US Postal Service should carry out its mission and manage its finances are protected by its governing statute.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections

The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over

by DC Editors - August 27, 2021

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”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Election Methods, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Mail Voting Set To Soar In Canada Election

by DC Editors - August 18, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Canada

Lawsuit To Block Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

by DC Editors - June 30, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Voter Access

Why You Should Have the Freedom To Vote By Mail

by DC Editors - June 28, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Voter Access

Universal Mail Voting Passed Into Law In Nevada

by DC Editors - June 5, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Massachusetts Looks To Make Mail Voting Permanent

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Early Voting

Kansas Now Latest GOP State To Enact Voting Restrictions

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Third Party, Voter Access

2 In 3 Americans Voted Using Methods GOP Trying To Restrict

by DC Editors - May 2, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections

Vote-by-Mail Favored by Older, Affluent Voters, Census Finds

by DC Editors - May 1, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections

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