While local and national elections have long been a source of struggle for black, indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC), the 2020 election season involves unique challenges to voter participation.

 

Already the primaries have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with voters in some states denied an opportunity to vote. Some advocates highlight that new voter registration has been nearly eliminated with the closing of DMVs, libraries, and other traditional registration locations.

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We must not let the opposition forces use this pandemic to steal the 2020 elections. With its many challenges, the crisis requires expanded advocacy and collaboration and more impactful strategies to address voter suppression and the long-term issues regarding access to the ballot.

 

Advocates have called for expanding options for voting, including mail-in, virtual, and even telephone-based voting. NCBL will bring together experts who will evaluate the pros and cons of these options and use this current crisis as an important opportunity for change and to expand ballot access for incarcerated and returning citizens.

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* Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of U.S. slavery for enslaved Africans on June 19, 1865.