Do you understand the differences between mail-in voting and absentee voting by mail? Mail-in voting may generate greater voter participation in an election, but it is also less secure and more vulnerable to voting discrepancies than absentee voting. Voting laws and procedures vary by each state. Some are more experienced and better prepared than others to handle large volumes of mail-in ballots. Florida is a good example of a state which has established an excellent absentee voting by mail system. It is well described on the ProtectMyVote website. They start by saying, “In America, our responsibility as citizens is to vote. Your state government’s responsibility is to protect that vote. How is your state doing on holding up its end of the bargain?”
To view the situation in each state and to get up-to-date news about the status of mail-in voting, go to the main website of ProtectMyVote.
Democrats have accused President Trump of trying to suppress voter participation by arguing against wholesale mail-in voting. I believe he is trying to uphold the integrity of our elections. Last minute changes to voting laws and procedures can be a recipe for confusion and disaster. We want every legally registered voter to be able to vote once and to be confident their vote will be secure and counted.