The Republican Party’s sweeping victory in mail voting during the 2024 election has dealt a significant blow to the Democratic Party’s once robust advantage in nearly every state that tracks party registration. The supposed ‘fraudulent’ mail voting that President-elect Trump has long alleged did not seem to hinder the Republicans’ progress, but rather seemed to fuel their breakthrough in this domain. It’s truly astonishing that a party that had long been skeptical of mail voting managed to turn the tables in what was once a Democratic stronghold. As the Democrats reflect on their failures, they might consider how to strengthen their get-out-the-vote efforts on Election Day, especially among the low-frequency voter groups.
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