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Eight States Have All-Mail-In Voting. It Works, and it’s Secure

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Today, we’re exploring all-mail-in voting, used in eight states with great success and with somewhat higher voter participation. Mail-in ballot Conspiracy theories are unlikely to stop the states which have successfully implemented it. Why? Because both voters and election officials like it.

Most Voters Have Never Used an Absentee Ballot — We’ll Give You the Basics

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

As a voter, you may never have used an absentee ballot, which is a legitimate & secure way of voting for millions. Today we’re covering the basics of voting by absentee.

Early Voting is Popular Among All American Voters. Why? Because it’s More Convenient

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022

In the 2020 election, roughly 70% of America voted BEFORE election day, driven by the pandemic. But it appears that voters LIKE the convenience and safety of voting early, either in person or by mail. Georgia Votes reports that 1.6 Million voters have already voted in the 2022 Georgia midterm. As of Oct. 30, 450,000 more votes were cast early, than in the 2018 midterm.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: Some of the Solutions to Getting Nonvoters to Register & Vote

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Our last installment for “Why People Don’t Vote Week” discusses what solutions are being proposed to encourage eligible citizens to register and vote.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: You Can’t Vote if You Don’t Register — So Why Don’t Nonvoters Register?

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

We continue our “Why People Don’t Vote Week” with why eligible citizens don’t register to vote. Polls show that it’s a combination of apathy, available time, lack of information, and other social and systemic barriers.