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More people casting early and postal votes strengthens democracy in the US
Expanding early and postal voting opportunities enables Covid-secure voting. And ensures those unable to attend a polling station on election day are not excluded from the electoral process. Giving voters more control over how they vote means more Americans can vote, strengthening democracy in the US.
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- Allowing more people to cast early votes or vote-by-mail is a good way to make voting Covid-securePublic health concerns over social distancing in polling stations led to new forms of voting. The expansion of early and postal votes limits the impact of the pandemic on people's ability to participate in democracy.
- Early voting and vote-by-mail allows more people to voteMore options on how to vote increases voter turnout. This is essential for a strong democracy.