Dear PFAW Member,
The global outbreak of the coronavirus is a serious threat to public health, public safety, and our democratic institutions. Over the last few weeks, we have all been struggling to adjust to our new normal-- and for many states that has meant unprecedented changes to election protocols. This election and our democracy are too important for us to move forward without building a plan for safe and secure elections we can all participate in.
In California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, encouraging vote-by-mail has increased voter turnout and provided a safe and accessible alternative to in-person polls. Voting by mail also helps break down barriers for seniors, working families, people with disabilities, and young voters. While we must still offer in-person voting or other accessible options to people for whom vote-by-mail is not practical, such as certain Native American voters, vote-by-mail options could be essential to maintaining a functioning democracy in times when making an in-person visit to a polling place creates a public health risk.
Voting by mail gives voters the option to safely vote from home--following social distancing guidelines-- and still provides for secure election administration.
In community,
Charlie, PFAW
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