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.
2020 ballot questions: What states are voting on besides the US presidential election
A list of some notable ballot questions which states will be voting on this Election Day. Ballot questions are laws or state constitutional amendments which are approved or rejected directly by eligible voters. Highlights include: allowing 17-year-olds to vote in California, asking voters in Mississippi to approve or reject the new state flag design after the previous flag (which included the Confederate battle emblem) was retired, and Puerto Rico’s referendum on whether or not they wish to become a state.Visit CNN to learn more.