Common-Sense Convenience
The idea that Election Day can only be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems to be a thing of the past. The busy and complicated lives of American voters have demanded other choices.
Many states have expanded opportunities to vote before Election Day, in order to accommodate voters’ schedules and in the hope of increasing turnout by making voting more convenient.
These conveniences have proven popular with voters and election officials alike. They help prevent long lines on Election Day, reduce the burden on Election Day pollworkers, and have the potential to increase turnout and expand the electorate, particularly among minority voters.
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Online Voter Registration, Early Voting Recommended by Election Commission
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New Policy Paper on Early Voting
Continuing in our Issues in Election Administration series, today Project Vote is releasing a new policy paper on Early Voting. Read more
Voter Suppression Schemes Under the Radar After Shelby County Decision
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Wisconsin Considers Cutting Early Voting
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North Carolina Governor Signs Voter Suppression Law
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