Sinclair Broadcast Group/KSNV: Coronavirus is changing everything, including how America votes

03.26.2020 / By Leandra Bernstein
Sinclair Broadcast Group/KSNV: Coronavirus is changing everything, including how America votes

"States need to make critical investments in their election infrastructure," said Sylvia Albert, the director of voting and elections at the nonpartisan group Common Cause. She said the $400 million in the stimulus package was a "step in the right direction" but not enough. "What is important that we establish a system where people can feel safe about exercising their right to vote," Albert said. She added that means having numerous options available to voters.

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — Despite widespread disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, the November 3 election will still take place. What is less clear is how states will prepare for that day.

Seven months may seem like a long time for the nation to recover. But top public health officials have warned that COVID-19 may be cyclical, which could potentially mean another outbreak as Americans are getting ready to go to the polls …

“States need to make critical investments in their election infrastructure,” said Sylvia Albert, the director of voting and elections at the nonpartisan group Common Cause. She said the $400 million in the stimulus package was a “step in the right direction” but not enough.

“What is important that we establish a system where people can feel safe about exercising their right to vote,” Albert said. She added that means having numerous options available to voters.

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