“Remote voting technologies like that outlined by Safe Vote West Virginia for instance, are a good way for West Virginians to vote using a secure blockchain-based platform from overseas or sitting at home without exposing themselves or others to COVID-19. This is really beneficial to military members stationed abroad or the disabled.”
“Mail can take a long time, especially with the pandemic causing delivery delays. We need good alternatives to snail mail and as a physician, I believe the electronic option introduced in West Virginia in 2018 also offers a secure way to limit exposure to pathogens. Service members deserve to feel comfortable participating in the “democratic process.”
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