The coronavirus pandemic prompted concerns regarding the material and products necessary to ensure a safe and accessible election. In response, election officials and other stakeholders coordinated efforts to prevent large-scale supply chain issues with respect to personal protective equipment for poll workers and mail ballot supplies for absentee voters. Although many states addressed these concerns before Election Day, supply chain issues exacerbated by the pandemic placed unique stresses on election administrators throughout the country.
Authors: Alexandra Popke, Erin Pang, Neil Wary