The Daily Is the U.S. Ready to Vote by Mail?
Aug 4, 2020
Reid J. Epstein, a Campaign and Elections reporter for The New York Times, dives into the uncertainties surrounding mail-in voting for the upcoming presidential election. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on traditional voting practices and examines the contrasting experiences of Georgia and Montana in implementing these new systems. The podcast addresses security concerns, discusses myths about voter fraud, and highlights how effective mail-in voting can boost voter turnout despite logistical challenges. Epstein's analysis offers critical insights into the future of voting in America.
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Successful All-Mail States
- Five states (Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Utah, and Colorado) already conduct all-mail elections successfully.
- Utah's Republican Party chairman praised their system's safeguards and reported increased turnout.
Georgia's Primary Problems
- Georgia's primary election was messy due to inadequate resources for both mail-in and in-person voting.
- Problems included ballots not arriving, malfunctioning ballots, and long lines in the summer heat.
Montana's Mail-in Success
- Montana successfully conducted its primary with mail-in ballots sent directly to every voter.
- This resulted in the highest voter turnout among all states in the presidential primary.