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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.

PolitiFact California

How Early Should You Send In Your Mail-in Ballot To Make Sure It Gets Counted? The Answer Varies By State.

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.

State Government

Watch: How To Prepare To Vote-By-Mail In California This Election

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.

PolitiFact California

How Much Did Protests Contribute To LA’s COVID-19 Surge? The Data Is Still Sparse.

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.

PolitiFact California

No, The Supreme Court Did Not Strike Down Voting-By-Mail

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.

PolitiFact California

California Lawmaker Makes ‘Oversimplified, Untrue’ Claim About COVID-19 And Lack Of Risk To Children

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.