National Campaign is pushing for “mobile voting” for all U.S. Elections | CNN
Bradley Tusk, a man who’s no stranger to tackling big issues, has a bold vision: mobile voting. As the founder and CEO of Tusk Philanthropies, Tusk has revolutionized how we think about voting. Through his Mobile Voting Project, he’s already tested mobile voting across seven states, and the results are eye-catching—higher voter turnout and greater accessibility for people who find it hard to get to the polls. It seems like a win-win for democracy, right? Well, that’s just the beginning.
In his new book, Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy, Tusk argues that the future of democracy hinges on making voting as easy as tapping a screen. His message is clear: if more people can vote, we’re more likely to have elections that genuinely reflect the people’s will. In an age where people shop, work, and socialize on their phones, why shouldn’t voting be just as simple? Tusk believes that embracing technology can tackle some of the biggest challenges facing voter engagement and turnout.
But as with any tech innovation, there are questions. Could mobile voting be secure enough to trust? Would it widen access or create more digital divides? Tusk acknowledges these hurdles, but he’s confident that with the right safeguards, mobile voting could reshape how Americans participate in elections. Imagine how voter turnout could explode if you could vote from your living room or the bus on your morning commute.
This isn’t just about making life easier, though—it’s about saving democracy. Tusk suggests that with political polarization on the rise and trust in traditional voting systems eroding, we need to make radical changes to keep people engaged. Mobile voting, he argues, isn’t just a convenience; it’s necessary to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, not just those who can make it to the polls on Election Day………….[read more]
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