A special election in Maryland shows the answer is yes—if done right.
Tag: universal vote by mail
If the Postal Service Dies, So Does Democracy
Republicans are now trying to kill the post office and mail-in voting.
How to Save Elections From a Pandemic
It’s never been clearer that the country needs to be able to vote by mail. Utah shows the way.
How Not to Screw Up the Coming Vote-by-Mail Elections
An interview with voting expert Amber McReynolds.
It’s Time to Debate the Only Issue That Really Matters
If Democrats can’t fix our flagging electoral system, they can kiss their big policy plans goodbye.
Removing Barriers to Voting Improves Turnout
Democrats have to go on offense against voter suppression efforts.
The Democrats Have to Fight for Our Democracy Because the Republicans Won’t
The Republicans are convinced that voter participation is their enemy, which means that Democrats have to fight for voter rights.
Want to Increase Turnout? Make It Easier to Vote at Home
In Utah, vote at home boosted turnout by 5-7 points. Democrats nationwide should pay attention.
Voter Registration Won’t Save the Democrats
Progressives need to target the large pool of citizens who are registered but don’t bother to vote.
What Works to Turn Out Voters?
Research finds same-day voter registration and vote by mail to be the most effective strategies. Robo-calls? Not so much.
