City election commissioners waiting on legislation to plan for early, mail-in voting
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Politics and the City: Popular COVID-19-era voting options could become permanent
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What Happens to Ballots
Now What Happens With All Those 2020 Election Ballots? They ll Be Around Longer Than You Might Think
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What Happens to Ballots
Twenty-two months. That’s how long it’s took England’s Nick Butter to run a marathon in every one of the 196 UN-recognized countries on the planet. It’s how long it takes for an elephant to carry a baby to term. And it’s also the lifespan of the ballot that you cast in the November presidential election.
With Joe Biden’s electoral win certified by Congress, the 2020 Presidential election is now behind us. But the more that 156 million ballots cast by Americans in November will remain under seal in storage areas across the country until at least September of 2022. That s thanks to a federal law that requires all ballots that include a race for federal office be kept for no less than 22 months.
Raymond V. Mariano: My Christmas gift list for Worcester leaders and a few special friends
Raymond V. Mariano
Dear Santa,
With all of your elves social distancing, I know you are struggling to keep up with the work. So here are some gift recommendations for a group of very special Worcester leaders and friends.
I hope it’s helpful.
Ed Augustus: Santa, I know it’s not something you usually do, but could you fill Ed’s stocking with all of our good wishes for his speedy recovery.
Oh, and one more thing. Our talented city manager smiles less in public than Konnie Lukes. Santa, bring Ed a few smiles that he can pull out every once in a while. You don’t have to go overboard. One smile a month will do. Remember, Worcester is the home of the “Smiley face.”