Absentee ballot requests have increased by 300% since the pandemic hit. It is absolutely critical that we make sure that everyone who wants to cast their ballot by mail has the opportunity to do so.
To make that happen Congress needs to pitch in and send funds to help state and local election officials - so everyone can cast a safe and secure ballot.
President Trump is lying about voting by mail in this country. The fact is that Americans have voted by mail since the Civil War!
And for seniors who need to protect their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, voting by mail is the best way to cast their ballot.
Since the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, absentee ballot requests have increased by 300%. This puts a strain on state and local election workers, and they need more resources to make the process safe and smooth for everyone.
Of course President Trump, members of his family and the cabinet all vote by mail. If it’s good enough for them, it should be good enough for all of us.
No one should have to risk their health to vote this November. The stakes are high, and Congress needs to help make sure states are ready for this pandemic election.
This problem isn’t going to fix itself. We must ensure that every voter who wants to cast their ballot by mail can do so before it’s too late.
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