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Issue 2: Early Voting

Issue 2 Certified Ballot Language

Issue 2 Ballot Board Explanation and Argument FOR

Issue 2 Ballot Board Argument AGAINST

 

League Explanation:

The proposal would provide for early voting, without stating a reason, by mail or in person during the 35 days prior to an election.

 

League Pros:

  1. No-excuse early voting would encourage greater voter participation in elections by making voting more convenient.
  2. Election officials can serve voters more easily than at crowded polls.
  3. If there is a problem with the ballot or with voting equipment, there is time to fix it.

League Cons:

Voters who cast their ballots up to 35 days prior to an election may miss the revelation of significant information that would cause them to change their vote.

Mail-in ballots may be more susceptible to fraud or coercion.

In-person early voting may be more expensive to administer, particularly if additional sites, staff and/or equipment are needed.

Early voting may introduce new dynamics to the campaign process that distract from the discussion of issues and the merits of the candidates.

 

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