Despite the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday's primary elections are going forward as planned.
for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Tuesday's election. Early voting will also be available Monday.“But we've been extra careful at all of our polling places," he said on NBC's"Meet the Press." "Everybody is practicing good hygiene. And we're making sure that it's safe for people to come and vote. The schools are closed, so many people will be voting in schools. And there won't be big crowds.
As a result, Secretary of State LaRose tried to recruit state and local government employees, college students, and from outside organizations, according to theState election officials also encouraged voters to cast early ballots or vote absentee if they want to avoid heading to the polls. In addition, voting locations at roughly 125 senior living facilities moved to new locations to avoid spreading the virus to residents of those facilities.
LaRose's office also told county boards that they will be reimbursed for buying sanitizers, disinfectants, disinfecting or antibacterial wipes, disposable gloves, rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, and other sanitizing materials,While Gov. Mike DeWine signed an order Thursday banning most gatherings of 100 or more people, the order did not count to voting locations.
DeWine during an appearance on NBC's"Meet the Press" Sunday confirmed the state is still holding its election Tuesday, adding that officials have been urging voters to cast their ballots early.Contributing: Jessica Boehm, Arizona Republic; Rick Rouan, The Columbus Dispatch; Jeff Burlew, Tallahassee Democrat, Associated Press.
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