The NPR Politics Podcast Two Million Americans Have Already Voted
Oct 1, 2020
Miles Parks, NPR's voting reporter, shares insights on the surge in early voting, with over two million ballots cast already. He discusses how the pandemic has reshaped mail-in voting behaviors and the concerns of election officials managing both voting methods. The conversation also tackles the impact of misinformation on voter perceptions, particularly regarding fraud claims, and highlights the troubling rise of voter intimidation as election day approaches, raising alarms about voter confidence.
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Early Voting Surge
- Over two million Americans have already voted, signifying a substantial increase compared to previous elections, especially this early.
- This surge is largely attributed to increased mail-in voting due to the pandemic.
Shifting Voting Preferences
- Initial projections estimated up to 70% of Americans might vote by mail.
- However, recent polls reveal a decline, with only 35% now planning to vote by mail.
Dual Election Challenges
- Election officials face the challenge of managing two separate elections: mail-in and in-person.
- The uncertainty around voter behavior and the pandemic's trajectory adds complexity.