Stories tagged: "vote by mail"

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Elections COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Enough to Vote By Mail If You’re Under 65 in Texas

Judges rule 2-to-1 that the state can require an "official" excuse beyond avoiding coronavirus for people under age 65 to vote by mail.

Sarah Amy Harvard Sarah Amy Harvard September 14, 2020 3:16 pm EDT
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Elections You Have Three Options for Voting—Fewer as Election Day Gets Closer

Wisconsin remains a liberal state about giving voters freedom to cast ballots safely by mail or in advance, but don’t wait.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow September 14, 2020 9:43 am EDT
Voting Ballot counts in Detroit are not matching poll records. SOS Benson will investigate to ensure the same problems don't arise in November. (Graphic via Denzel Boyd; Photo by Franz Knight.)
Voting These 4 Lawsuits Could Change Everything for Michigan’s November Election

Lawsuits are seeking to change a wide range of election practices before November. We have a breakdown of the top four.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 4, 2020 5:30 pm EDT
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How to Vote Pennsylvania Do’s and Don’ts for Voting by Mail

As Election Day gets closer, here’s what you need to know to make sure your ballot is counted.

Talia Adell Stinson Talia Adell Stinson September 4, 2020 11:43 am EDT
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Elections Voter Advocates Sue Trump for Lying About Mail-In Voting

The lawsuit states that Trump's executive order is impeding on voters' rights to receive correct information about voting.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz September 3, 2020 5:01 pm EDT

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Voting The Postal Service’s Own Watchdog Says It Might Not Be Prepared for the Election

More than one million mail-in ballots were sent late to voters during the 2020 primary elections, according to a new United States Postal Service audit.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil September 2, 2020 4:12 pm EDT
Know Your Vote Voting by mail has been the norm in several states for years, but in 2020 it's expected to be a major method of voting (Graphic by COURIER/Denzel Boyd; Shutterstock/CL Shebley).
Know Your Vote Answered: Your Most Frequent Questions About Voting by Mail

Voting by mail will be more popular than ever during the 2020 election. So we're detailing everything you need to know about how voting by mail works, who can do it, and what you should be aware of before casting your ballot.

Lara Grant Lara Grant September 2, 2020 12:46 pm EDT