The first ballots have been sent out for the hotly contested November elections that will determine the nation’s futureThe US election is under way.By 5 November, millions of people will have already voted – whether by sending an absentee ballot in the mail, casting a ballot in person during their jurisdiction’s early voting period, or returning a ballot to a secure drop-box. Voting early or absentee allows voters some flexibility in their schedule – by casting a ballot early, they can avoid contending with bad weather, long lines or unexpected scheduling conflicts on election day. Continue reading...