The study of Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail Experience

• Main Authors: Yu-Chen Wu, 吳雨蓁
• Other Authors: Lang Kao
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/10815093312786705783

碩士 === 臺灣大學 === 政治學研究所 === 96 === The main reasons behind the fact that Taiwanese parliament does not have a consensus on absentee voting lawmaking are because (1) it may violet the basic principle of secret ballot; (2) it may create an unfair advantage to a particular candidate or party; (3) it may raise the concern of the voting fraud during the election. However, the absentee voting has gradually received widespread recognition and credibility from many countries worldwide. Among several methods of absentee voting, the postal voting is considered the most prevalent one of all. This article explores the Oregon’s All Vote-by-Mail Experience because its uniqueness is an inspiration to absentee voting overall. Oregon is currently the only American state that conducts all governmental officials elections and referendums though postal voting. During the past 17 years, the Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail experience has effectively boosted the voter turnout and largely reduced the cost of voting during the elections. Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail success may be inspirational for those countries that are still requiring the voters to cast votes on booth.