Arizona Shuts Down Popular Voting Method

Another four years have passed, and that means another round of elections for political office in the United States. Voting day is a massive undertaking for most Americans, waiting in long lines until you finally make it to a booth to mark down your selection.

Many voters are unable to make their way to voting locations, however, and prefer to mail in their votes.

Arizona is shutting that down.

What is Early Mail-In Voting?

For those who want to skip the hustle and bustle of voting centers, the U.S. government has implemented the Early Mail-In Voting Program. This program, much like the name implies, mails a ballot to those interested, allowing voters to select their candidates and mail back their choices.

Those interested are also allowed to join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL). This will automatically send a ballot to the specified address three weeks before election day, providing plenty of time to make your selections and mail them back.

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Why is This Program Being Cut?

After the fiasco of the 2020 election, Arizona lawmakers are attempting to come up with a way to avoid the issues faced four years ago. Part of this is cutting the Early Voting Program, which will lead to fewer discrepancies on election day.

If passed, the program will be cut for all Arizona residents with a few notable exceptions.

• Elderly voters
• Voters with disabilities
• Voters overseas/in the military
• Students in out-of-state schools

If you don't fall under one of these categories, you're out of luck. This bill would force you to vote in person.