While some states, particularly Republican-led states, are restricting vote-by-mail, Vermont is providing more opening. It is considering universal vote-by-mail. Calvin Cutler had this story in WCAX:

The pandemic has changed countless parts of life in Vermont, including our democracy as thousands voted through the mail for local, state and national offices in the last year.

Last general election, the secretary of state mailed out ballots to every active registered voter in Vermont to avoid the spread of COVID-19 at the polls. Voter turnout records were shattered as Vermonters cast ballots through the mail or in person. Lawmakers want to make this permanent.

The bill would create a process that lets voters fix their cast ballot if there is an issue with it. It would also create a universal vote-by-mail system for the general election every two years. But some, including Gov. Phil Scott, say it should apply to Town Meeting Day and primary elections, as well.

Read the full article here.