Today, Explained Everything that could go wrong with the November election
Aug 4, 2020
Ella Nilsen, a Politics reporter at Vox, dives into the myriad obstacles looming over the upcoming election. She highlights the chaos of a pandemic-stricken voting process, including poll worker shortages and the crucial need for dependable mail-in voting. Nilsen discusses the delays caused by changes in the postal service and stresses the importance of submitting ballots early. The conversation also touches on the potential fallout from a contentious election and the critical need for public education to maintain trust in democracy.
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Poll Worker Shortage
- States face a poll worker shortage as older volunteers are vulnerable to the virus.
- Attracting younger poll workers may require increased pay incentives.
Wisconsin Primary Lines
- Wisconsin's primary election experienced unprecedented lines due to a shortage of poll workers.
- Only five voting centers were open in Milwaukee, compared to the usual 180.
Vote by Mail Preparations
- States need to increase capacity for mail-in voting, including contracting printing and purchasing counting equipment.
- An expert estimated that processing a million ballots manually could take 500 people all day.