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Gasp! It might surprise you, but Trump claiming #votebymail is ripe for major fraud isn't exactly true.
In reality, there are flaws but also success stories, and great solutions reporting on both. Follow along so you don't fall for talking points.
In reality, there are flaws but also success stories, and great solutions reporting on both. Follow along so you don't fall for talking points.
#1: In Colorado, #votebymail is both widely used and hugely popular across party lines. @brooklynmutt dug into what other states should learn about how they do it. https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/vote-by-mail-like-colorado-992376?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
#2: Washington State has a Republican Secretary of State and a popular #votebymail system. The drawback is there has to be a LOT of planning. @Maddie_Marshall explores in a fantastic solutions-focused explainer vid:+Story+Tracker
#3: There's no doubt #votebymail would keep people safer, yet it's impossible to say there aren't security risks. Solving them is VERY doable, but it takes work, as @JessicaHuseman explored for @propublica. #solutions https://www.propublica.org/article/voting-by-mail-would-reduce-coronavirus-transmission-but-it-has-other-risks?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
#4: There's concern #votebymail won't work in minority communities. Both MD and OH held primaries largely through mail. Maryland's turnout went up, but Ohio's went way down. A wonderfully layered story from @EricCortellessa @monthly. https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/05/14/can-vote-by-mail-work-in-low-income-minority-neighborhoods/?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
#5: Utah is heavily Republican, but they love #votebymail. It increases turnout and issues are minimal. Still, they have a "head start" that other states don't have, with lessons about how to make it work. From @mbrownreport @DeseretNews: https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/4/7/21209968/coronavirus-utah-election-covid-19-wisconsin-voting-mail-in-ballots-congress-aclu
