Today, Explained Everything that could go wrong with the November election
Aug 4, 2020
Ella Nilsen, a Politics reporter at Vox, dives into the myriad obstacles looming over the upcoming election. She highlights the chaos of a pandemic-stricken voting process, including poll worker shortages and the crucial need for dependable mail-in voting. Nilsen discusses the delays caused by changes in the postal service and stresses the importance of submitting ballots early. The conversation also touches on the potential fallout from a contentious election and the critical need for public education to maintain trust in democracy.
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Election Authority
- President Trump cannot unilaterally delay or cancel the election.
- Congress and individual states have authority over election timing.
Primary Voting Challenges
- The June 23rd primary saw long voter lines and extensive use of mail-in ballots.
- Vote counting took five weeks, highlighting election preparedness issues.
Poll Worker Shortage
- States face a poll worker shortage as older volunteers are vulnerable to the virus.
- Attracting younger poll workers may require increased pay incentives.