Stories tagged: "How to Vote 2020"

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Elections Haven’t Mailed Your Ballot Yet? Don’t! Go Drop It Off Now Instead.

With Election Day less than a week away, and delays persisting at the USPS, voters should drop off their mail-in ballots in person or vote early instead, according to elections experts.

Lara Grant Lara Grant October 28, 2020 1:04 pm EDT
Voting Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images. Graphic treatment by Denzel Boyd for COURIER.
Voting Changed Your Mind? You Can Still Vote in Person Even if You Requested a Mail Ballot.

It's no longer safe to assume your ballot will arrive on time if you send it by mail. You can, however, vote in person, but keep in mind there are some things to be aware of.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright October 28, 2020 9:59 am EDT
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Voting Timing Is Everything: A Guide to Voting Early When You Think the Lines Will Be Long

If you’re planning to vote early, here are some tips to help ensure your wait time passes faster and in a safer manner.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright October 21, 2020 12:28 pm EDT
Voting Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2016 presidential election in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County. (Shutterstock/Bill Dowling)
Voting What Can Go Wrong at the Polls and What You Can Do About It

The Keystone's troubleshooting guide for Election Day.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla October 16, 2020 12:48 pm EDT
Elections Philadelphia resident Priscilla Bennett receives her mail-in ballot at the opening of a satellite election office at Temple University's Liacouras Center, on Sept. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Elections PA Elections Officials Are Scrambling to Make Sure Every Vote Counts

Election officials across the state say they are doing all they can to make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t end up like Florida two decades ago, when the last drawn-out presidential tally ended before the US Supreme Court.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla October 15, 2020 11:30 am EDT

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Elections Not Anyone Can Poll Watch on Election Day. Here’s What You Need to Know.

There are rules around poll watching on Election Day in the United States. It's not a free-for-all.

Associated Press Associated Press October 14, 2020 4:31 pm EDT
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How to Vote Election Day Voting: What Can Go Wrong and What You Can Do About It

Nov. 3 is fast approaching, and many voting rules have changed already. To make sure your vote is counted, we break down everything you need to know about voting in person on Election Day.

Lara Grant Lara Grant October 14, 2020 4:30 pm EDT