The Need For Fair and Secure Elections in the Midst of the Pandemic

Yesterday, leaders in Ohio made a decision to postpone today’s Ohio primary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, setting off a court battle and confusing voters.

Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement on COVID-19 disrupting our elections:

“Given the chaos around the decision to postpone the Ohio primary, it is clear that our nation needs a plan for upcoming elections and primaries. As governors, one of our most important jobs is protecting voting rights and voting access, especially during a crisis. States should follow the lead of Democratic governors and start preparing alternative voting methods that are accessible to everyone, like the pre-paid mail-in ballots we offer in Oregon. Whether states decide to postpone elections or not, the turmoil will continue if the government doesn’t take decisive action. Every State, Every Vote is here to help ensure that our elections remain fair and secure.”

Read more about how we can mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our elections below and learn how Democratic governors are fighting for free and fair elections at EveryStateEveryVote.com.

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• The virus means we’ll be voting by mail. But that won’t be easy.