Recently, a number of states held their primaries. In Maryland, the state held their state and national primary elections. This was the state’s first time urging voters to vote primarily by mail due to Covid-19 restrictions. Voting in person was still allowed as an alternative for individuals who may not have received their ballot in the mail or experienced other obstacles. However, many people chose to vote in person and wait in line despite the mail-in option.  What took place in this election may be a predictor of what takes place in elections come November. Read more about voters experience in Maryland’s primary election here.

This is voter suppression.  WI has made a number of last-minute changes in response to the coronavirus, such as drastically reducing polling places.  Now, the Supreme Court told the state that it can’t make the changes that allow tens of thousands of its eligible persons to cast a ballot.  Read about it here.   #VoterSuppression