The Top 3 Things Cities Can Do to Protect the 2020 Election

These are the top three things mayors can do that will be most effective in ensuring the November 3 election is conducted safely and efficiently.

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The novel coronavirus presents countless challenges for administering the November 2020 general election, and there are numerous steps that mayors can take to help local election officials prepare. That being said, with less than one month before Election Day, this memo highlights three key initiatives that will be most effective in helping mayors ensure the election is conducted safely and efficiently.

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The Top 3 Things Cities Can Do to Protect the 2020 Election