Saturday, September 12, 2026

Special Edition:  Voting by Mail – What to Know Now

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With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is still playing out.

Wren Orey of the Bipartisan Policy Center explains what the Trump administration’s possible changes would do, why election officials are raising concerns about making changes so close to Election Day, and what voters should know if they plan to vote by mail this fall.

We also break down common questions about absentee ballots, ballot tracking, deadlines, voter mistakes, and how to make a plan to ensure your vote is counted.

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Guest: Wren Orey

Wren Orey is director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Elections Project where they are responsible for the organization’s election administration policy and professionalization efforts. Their research focuses on evidence-based and data-driven reforms that create secure, accessible, and trustworthy elections.

You can learn more about the Bipartisan Policy Center's Elections research at bipartisanpolicy.org.

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