Controversy
Status:Resolved
Will the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Disrupt Voting Logistics in Any US State?
Resolution:
Ambiguous.
Resolved on Nov 05, 2024
Claims
Karen Brinson Bell"We’ve battled through hurricanes and tropical storms... and still held safe and secure elections. And we will do everything in our power to do so again.
Ron DeSantisThe executive order "will ensure that residents that were impacted by this storm and displaced, maybe, still have the ability to vote in November's election."
James Satcher"We have the flexibility we need to make sure people are able to cast their vote securely and safely."
David Becker"It's possible mail ballots could get lost... They could be damaged."
Jason Roberts"Without a doubt, hurricane impacts will dampen turnout on November 5."
Julie Marcus"[D]espite any weather-related obstacles, every eligible voter will have the opportunity to cast a ballot."
Amy Keith“[D]uring this election, things [hurricanes and storms] will prove a lot more complicated for voters and their families."
Amy Keith"[W]ith respect to enabling access to the ballot, it [the hard infrastructure] is not as strong."
Ron DeSantis"[T]he elections are going to go fine. Everyone is going to be able to get to vote, and they’ll be able to do so securely and safely."Oct 03, 2024
Christopher Galdieri"It's just going to make it a lot harder to conduct the election in places like North Carolina and Florida."
David Becker" [W]hen it comes to elections, they [poll workers] will show up."
Karen Brinson Bell"We're gonna get this job done... no matter the circumstances."
Michael Morley"I think certainly this [Hurrican Helene] will create new barriers to voting."
Karen Brinson Bell"We are determined to get the job done for our neighbors and friends in western North Carolina."
Karen Brinson BellWe will "ensure every eligible North Carolina voter can cast their ballot" even if disaster strikes.Oct 03, 2024
Doug Kufner"[W]e are confident that the challenges caused by the flooding will be overcome."Oct 01, 2024
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