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To: Election officials
COVID-19: In-person voting must be postponed
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to develop, election officials should follow the guidelines set out by public health experts to ensure voters’ safety. In-person voting must be delayed for at least the next few weeks -- so that no voter feels pressured to choose between their right to vote and their wellbeing.
Why is this important?
Poll workers dropping out. Last-minute polling place closures. Voter confusion. Low turnout.
Voters in Florida, Arizona, and Illinois dealt with these unprecedented challenges and more on their primary day due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
In response, election officials must take the necessary steps to ensure that every voter can cast their ballot safely going forward. That includes temporarily postponing in-person voting.
The Center for Disease Control has advised against events and gatherings nationwide and has called for individuals to practice social distancing. Election officials must follow the guidance of these public health experts -- and step up to prevent serious disruptions and risks to voters in future state primaries.
It’ll take all of us -- whether you live in a state that has already voted, one that’s voting soon, one that isn’t voting until the summer -- speaking out together to make sure that voters can exercise their rights without fear or confusion.
Add your name to tell election officials: in-person voting must be delayed for the next few weeks -- to protect voters and our democracy.