Hundreds of Thousands of Voters Do Everything Right—Then Get Their Ballots Discarded
A look at how some ballots cast by mail are discarded, specifically those in states with “signature laws” that require a matching signature to be verified. Visit the The Atlantic to learn more.
In last-minute push, DeSantis administration urges Florida election officials to remove felons who owe fines from voting rolls
Continuing the partisan struggle following the passage of Amendment 4 by Florida voters in 2018, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration sent guidance to local officials urging them to remove former felons from the voter rolls if they still owe court costs or fees. The guidance comes just two weeks before Election Day, and without a streamlined way for affected voters to determine if and how much they owe. Visit the Washington Post to learn more.
The U.S. has already hit 70% of total 2016 early voting
Expansion of vote-by-mail because of the COVID-19 epidemic has led to a massive increase in early voting in 2020 over 2016. Democrats in particular are taking advantage of the opportunity to vote before November 3rd, according to states that provide a partisan breakdown of early ballots. Republicans, on the other hand, are much more likely to tell pollsters that they’ll be voting in person on Election Day. Visit the Washington Post to learn more. Image credit: Paul Sableman via CC BY 2.0
How to Avoid COVID while Voting
In this article, several scientists and disease experts share tips and advice on how poll workers and voters can keep themselves safe while voting this fall. This includes wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, regularly disinfecting surfaces, taking advantage of early voting opportunities, and maximizing airflow within polling places.Visit Scientific American to learn more.
Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic
An interview detailing the challenges Latino voters face because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the effort organizations around the country are making to increase Latino engagement in the political process.Visit NPR to learn more.