After hearing Rich Fitzgerald’s announcement that Allegheny County would try to send mail-in ballots to every registered voter (“Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald calls for primary election to be conducted by mail”), I heard the backlash of those opposing such a move, mostly those fearing fraudulent voting as a reason. I say it’s the perfect time for an all-mail-in voting. It could be looked at as a dry run for future emergencies during voting times.
• There is no competition now for the nomination for president in either party.
• It’s a primary election for candidates; they still have to run in the general election.
• Campaigning today isn’t done like it used to be, so voters won’t be swayed that much.
• There won’t be problems staffing the election polls, particularly for older election officers.
• Coronavirus spread will be held in check.
• Actually counting ballots can be overseen easily by all parties.
• Recounting can be done easily if a race is particularly close or if it is challenged.
• It is a great paper trail.
• Following the election, the all-mail-in balloting can be analyzed for fraud because everyone’s ballot is there.
Go for it!
Richard Patton
Franklin Township, Beaver County