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Vote Smarter 2020: When Do States Start Counting Mail-In Ballots?

Vote Smarter 2020: When Do States Start Counting Mail-In Ballots?

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

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The video discusses how different states handle absentee ballot processing, especially in light of the 2020 pandemic. Some states start processing ballots weeks before Election Day, while others, like Maryland and California, have adjusted their rules to accommodate early processing. States that have adopted vote by mail have implemented procedures for quicker counting to avoid delays. However, some states, including key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, only process ballots on Election Day, potentially leading to long counts.

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What procedures have states adopted to expedite the counting of absentee votes?

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What challenges might arise from a long election count due to mail-in ballots?

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