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.Oct 01, 2024
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."Oct 03, 2024
James Satcher"We have the flexibility we need to make sure people are able to cast their vote securely and safely."Oct 17, 2024
Julie Marcus"[D]espite any weather-related obstacles, every eligible voter will have the opportunity to cast a ballot."Oct 18, 2024
Amy Keith“[D]uring this election, things [hurricanes and storms] will prove a lot more complicated for voters and their families."Oct 20, 2024
Amy Keith"[W]ith respect to enabling access to the ballot, it [the hard infrastructure] is not as strong."Oct 11, 2024
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."Oct 12, 2024
Michael Morley"I think certainly this [Hurrican Helene] will create new barriers to voting."Oct 02, 2024
Karen Brinson Bell"We are determined to get the job done for our neighbors and friends in western North Carolina."Oct 07, 2024
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
