Election 2020: Trump fights virus-driven push for vote-by-mail

Election 2020: Trump fights virus-driven push for vote-by-mail vanguardnews

United States President, Donald Trump, has launched a battle against mail-in voting in the 2020 elections, which health experts say is crucial to limiting the spread of coronavirus, but which he fears would favour Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Long lines at voting stations during primaries earlier this year showed the risk to voters and poll workers, who are often older retirees. That means in a short time localities have to get more materials and machinery prepared, and get the information and ballots to voters. Generally, Republicans are trying to limit the practice, arguing it raises security and fraud risks, while Democrats want fewer restrictions to make sure no one is disenfranchised.

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