Trump peddled baseless claims about absentee ballot in the last election. However, the voting method has been used effectively for decades.
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 Big Lie and the Push to Restrict Voting
There was an interesting new post on the subject written by Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Take a look at this excerpt: In just the first month of 2021, according to our new analysis, state lawmakers have already introduced 106 bills in 28 states that would […]
Massively Expanded Nationwide Mail Voting Proposed
The Vote at Home Act introduced Thursday would require all registered voters to be sent mail-in ballots prior to Election Day.
Bill Seeks Two Copies of Photo ID to Vote Absentee in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgia voters would be required to make copies of their photo ID and mail them to election officials twice.
3 Strategies to Improve Mail Voting Signature Forms
An interesting series of steps that election administrators can follow to make their ballot envelopes more accessible to voters.
New York Absentee Ballot Voting could be Expanded
Reforms include a timeframe for processing absentee ballots and applications, earlier absentee ballot applications and ballot drop boxes.
Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers
Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer, printer and the internet in the first place.
California Legislators Consider Keeping Covid Election Reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred state lawmakers to broaden voting options in the name of safety.
Republicans seek restrictions on early voting and mail-in votes
Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden are putting in place tighter voting measures targeting especially absentee ballots.
Atlanta Mail Specialist Exposed Voter Roll Purge List Problems
Voter suppression persists. A key direct mail specialist was able to analyse and reverse a questionable voter roll purge list in Gwinnett County, Georgia.