We must act so that our democracy does not become the pandemic’s next victim: Steny Hoyer

The coronavirus has caused multiple problems for voters which need to be solved by November, writes usatodayopinion contributor StenyHoyer

like power strips and enough provisional ballots. It is up to governors, legislatures and secretaries of state to prevent that from happening.

Once inside a polling place, safety must be of paramount concern. That’s why it is critical for states to adopt practices that protect both voters and poll workers, such as ensuring that there are a sufficient number of check-in stations, voting machines and ballot drop-off boxes and erecting protective screens and hand-sanitizer dispensers. At the same time, the higher risk of COVID-19 to older Americans means that now is the moment for more young people to step up as poll workers.

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