Officials in some states with upcoming primaries are encouraging more people to avoid in-person polling sites amid heightened worries about the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. Some are even increasing the opportunity for drive-by voting on SuperTuesday
Officials in some states with upcoming primaries are encouraging more people to avoid in-person polling sites amid heightened worries about the spread of coronavirus in the United States. Some are even increasing the opportunity for drive-by voting on Super Tuesday.of the virus’ spread within the community, added new curbside sites where people can drop off their ballots without having to leave their cars.
Some states like California that allow anyone to vote through mail-in ballots say residents should take that option. A couple of others, including Washington state, which had the first two deaths from coronavirus on U.S. soil and holds its primary March 10, actually require voters to mail in their ballots or drop them off.
. Already, the epidemic has prompted officials and private organizations to consider canceling or postponing major sporting events, conferences and other large gatherings. Mail-in ballots won’t always be an option for everyone, even in states like California where the option is popular. Election officials acknowledge many will still want to come to the polls for a number of reasons, like they want to change their registration or need assistance because of a language barrier or disability.
“It’s much more important for the future of the country that people vote, and vote for people who support science and preparedness and want to fund it,” she said. “It would be really bad for the country if people stayed home out of fear.”
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