There are worries over USPS readiness for expanded mail-in voting in November 2020. US Postmaster has touted the service promising timely election mail.
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.
Whose ballot is more likely to be rejected? White or Black?
Expanded mail-in voting raises a number of concerns. One of these, whose vote is more likely to count, on one hand a white vote on the other, a black vote.
Where the United States Postal Service Stands on Mail-In Ballots Come November
USPS is a key election infrastructure for wider 2020 mail-in voting imposed by coronavirus. Where does it stand ahead of the polls?
House Republicans introduce legislation to give states $400 million for elections
Trump’s views against mail-in voting resonated in the GOP. This is changing with new Republican legislation to give states $400 million for elections.
Poll: More Than Half of Young People Lack Resources to Vote by Mail
Vote-by-mail requires resources. But a new poll shows half of the young people eligible to vote may not be able to secure these resources.
Technology Works Behind the Scenes to Keep US Mail-in Voting Secure
The fact this year’s general election will involve mail-in-voting like never before has raised concerns about the safety of the vote.
GOP to Trump: Change tune on mail-in voting or risk ugly November
Change your view on vote-by-mail or face a disaster in November. This is the message of Republican officials across the country to Trump.
Obama: ‘Voting by mail shouldn’t be a partisan issue’
Former US President, Barack Obama, said Monday on twitter that voting by mail should be a freely accessible election method especially during a pandemic.
Prospect of chaos in November grows as coronavirus cases rise and Trump escalates attacks on voting
Hopes for an orderly vote in November are fading away as coronavirus cases rise and President escalates attacks on voting.
Senate Democrats urge Pompeo to ensure Americans living overseas can vote in November
With coronavirus restrictions looming over 2020 polls voting rights of Americans overseas are in the spotlight. Senate Dems urged DoS to ensure they vote.