Feed the Polls organizing thousands of meals for 2020 voters in food-insecure areas
While many Americans are opting to vote by mail this election, many are also expected to cast their ballots in person. For some, this will require waiting in line for hours. Two non-partisan organizations, Feed the Polls (which is partnering with Zagat, The Infatuation, and The Migrant Kitchen) and Pizza the Polls (which is partnering with Uber Eats), are pledging to serve food to tens of thousands of voters and poll workers across the country on Election Day. Feed the Polls is specifically focusing
More than 10-hour wait and long lines as early voting starts in Georgia
Georgia voters are facing technical difficulties and long lines as early voting for the general election begins. Some voters reported waiting in line for up to 10 hours, but many have also reported being in good spirits and determined to have their vote count. Georgia has historically been a Republican stronghold, but both the U.S. Senate and Presidential elections are close and could result in a Democratic victory. Visit the The Guardian to learn more. Image credit: Getty / Elijah Nouvelage / Stringer
California Officials Tell State GOP To Stop Distributing Ballot Drop Boxes
California’s Secretary of State and Attorney General issued a cease-and-desist order to the state Republican Party, which has been setting up unofficial (and often insecure) ballot collection boxes across the state. The California Republican Party defended their actions by arguing that they are simply giving voters “an opportunity for their friends, family and patrons to drop off their ballot with someone they know and trust.” The Secretary of State responded by reminding Californians that, regardless of intent, unauthorized collection boxes are illegal.Visit the NPR
Millions have already voted. What we’ve learned so far — CBS News analysis
A look at how early voters have voted so far, which party is more likely to vote early, and who they’re voting for.Visit the CBS News to learn more.
Not even a global pandemic could stop this 102-year-old from voting in this election
Bea Lumpkin is a 102-year-old former Chicago school teacher who has never missed an election since she first became eligible to vote. She told CNN that, “The most important reason to vote in this election is that there’s so much at stake, more than any other vote I’ve cast, because of the great challenge to the survival of our democracy.” On top of the survival of our democracy, Bea lists health care, racism, climate change, wealth inequality, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic among her