Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive Thursday allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting for the November general election.
“The directive permits counties, at their discretion, to expand access to voting by mail and early voting. Counties that opt to vote by mail will still require counties to allow in person voting,” according to a statement released by the governor’s office.
Bullock, a Democrat, is also running for the US Senate from Montana.
The move comes as the state continues to report confirmed COVID-19 cases and amid concerns over the risk of possible exposure to the virus. The directive also includes a requirement for social distancing at polling places open for in-person voting.
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