CLEAN : US election: North Carolina becomes first state to launch vote-by-mail operations

The video discusses the deadlines for sending absentee ballots to military and overseas voters and the start of mailing ballots to North Carolina voters. It highlights a significant increase in absentee ballot requests compared to 2016. The video explains the three voting methods available in North Carolina: absentee by mail, early voting, and voting on Election Day. It notes the rise in absentee voting and describes the preparations and processes in place to manage the increased volume of ballots.

What is the earliest date absentee ballots can be sent to North Carolina voters?

• August 15

• November 1

• September 1

• October 1

How many absentee ballot requests were there as of yesterday compared to the 2016 election?

• 10,000 in 2020 and 5,000 in 2016

• 100,000 in 2020 and 28,000 in 2016

• 50,000 in 2020 and 20,000 in 2016

• 200,000 in 2020 and 30,000 in 2016

Which of the following is NOT a voting method available in North Carolina?

• Absentee by mail

• Online voting

• Early voting

• Voting on Election Day

What is the trend in absentee voting by mail in North Carolina?

• It has decreased significantly

• It remains the same as previous years

• It has increased significantly

• It is no longer available

What measures are being taken to handle the increased volume of absentee ballots?

• Reducing the number of polling places

• Extending voting hours

• Limiting absentee voting to certain areas

• Hiring more staff and scaling up processes