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    Vote by mail: Is it safe, fair, and ready for November?

    Jun 02, 2020 3 minutes

    Many states have expanded mail-in voting ahead of the 2020 election in order to ensure fair access for all amid the ongoing pandemic. This has led to concerns that the expected surge in people voting by mail, could lead to delays and inaccuracies that would undermine faith in the election results.

    Is mail-in voting the same as absentee voting?

    No. Absentee voters must request a ballot to be mailed to them. Mail-in voting states send every registered voter a ballot automatically.

    Currently, all states allow absentee voting. However, a third require voters to provide a reason for why they cannot

    What are the challenges to expanding mail-in voting?What are the concerns?

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