States Are Learning From Vote-By-Mail Issues During 2020 Primaries

The 2020 primaries saw a significant rise in mail voting, with states like Nebraska, Ohio, and Rhode Island experiencing the largest increases. While mail voting increased participation, it also presented challenges such as overwhelmed systems and misinformation. States are implementing solutions like USPS barcodes and legislative changes to improve the process. Looking ahead, states are preparing for the general election with measures like automatic mail ballot distribution in California.

What significant change in voting methods was observed during the 2020 primaries?

How did voter participation change for Democrats from the 2016 contests to the 2020 primaries?

What challenges did states face when transitioning to mail-in voting during the 2020 primaries?

What measures are being implemented to improve the mail-in voting process for the November election?

What are some of the positives of mail-in voting mentioned in the text?