Centering on Coronavirus: Voting by Mail

Voting by mail has been a major topic of discussion in the lead up to the November general election. Keeping large crowds away from the polling place seems like a good way to promote public health and participation in our democracy. But it’s easier said than done, and voting by mail raises several important questions about feasibility, fairness, security, and the role of the federal government. On this episode of Centering on Coronavirus, policy analyst Julia Baumel speaks with three experts on the topic: Amelia Showalter, a political data analyst; Robert Stein, a professor specializing in elections and voting behavior; and Tammy Patrick, a former county elections official. You can find the full interview transcript here: https://newcenter.org/centering-on-coronavirus-podcast-voting-by-mail/ After you listen, be sure to check out the accompanying issue brief, "Voting During a Pandemic," here: https://newcenter.org/coronavirus-voting-during-a-pandemic/