California will now mail ballots to voters in all elections, in permanent extension of pandemic-era
Source: Washington Post
All California voters will now receive a ballot mailed to them whether they request it or not, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Monday, in a move long sought by state Democrats who have argued that it will make it easier for residents to take part in future elections.
BREAKING: California is now PERMANENTLY a vote-by-mail state, Newsom said in a tweet after signing the measure, Assembly Bill 37. Because we believe in making voting EASIER and for every voice to be heard.
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Even though ballots will be mailed for each election, California voters can still opt to go to the polls in person if they prefer.
California joins several other states such as Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah and Washington that have been mailing ballots to all voters even before the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans in Californias state legislature opposed the legislation and were unsuccessful in pushing for changes to the measure.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/27/california-will-now-mail-ballots-voters-all-elections-permanent-extension-pandemic-era-practice/
ZonkerHarris
(24,155 posts)MurrayDelph
(5,279 posts)We've been 100% vote-by-mail I Oregon for years.
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)Every state should be. There is no reason to require in person voting.
LittleGirl
(8,261 posts)They need to set up an email ballot for those living abroad.
Thats the way its done in Arizona.