July 30, 2020 | Chris Nichols
The verification and security processes are the same for absentee and mail-in voting. In many states the term ‘absentee voting’ has been phased out because there’s no difference between it and mail-in voting.
July 28, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Several widely-shared social media posts claim that Election Day is really Oct. 20, and not Nov. 3, for people who want to vote-by-mail. We found that's not the case in some states.
July 24, 2020 | Chris Nichols
By early October all California counties will send vote-by-mail ballots to the state’s 20 million active registered voters. Elections expert Kim Alexander offers advice on how voting by mail works and how to be ready well ahead of Election Day.
July 21, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Medical experts say it’s likely the protests contributed somewhat, but say transmission in Los Angeles was already on the upswing before the demonstrations started.
July 15, 2020 | Chris Nichols
A popular Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court struck down voting-by-mail. That's not what happened, and PolitiFact California rates this claim as false.
July 10, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Contrary to the claim by state Sen. Melissa Melendez, there are studies that show children can be at risk of COVID-19 even if the risk is less than that for adults.
July 6, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Emergency Physician groups say there’s no evidence to back up this widely-shared social media post.
July 3, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Election officials say the claim ignores measures used to to update voter rolls and the safeguards in place to prevent fraud.
June 24, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Constitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.
June 18, 2020 | Chris Nichols
The claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
