What are the most popular nontraditional forms of voting in the US?

1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. What most surprised you about this graphic?

3. What is the big story this chart tells?

4. Why do you think nontraditional voting has become so much more popular over the past 20+ years?

5. What is one consequence of allowing more nontraditional voting?

6. Is this chart good news or bad news?

7. Which party do you think most benefits from nontraditional voting?

8. We bank, share personal thoughts, and keep our financial and medical records online. When do you think we'll finally be able to vote online?

9. Explain which of the voting methods from the chart are methods you think you will use once you turn 18?

10. Do you think voting should be made easier or harder?

11. How do you think the information from this chart affected the 2016 election?

12. Did you know that three states do all their voting by mail. Do you think that's a good idea?

Learning Extension

Check out the full Pew Research Center report on nontraditional voting.

Action Extension

Do a little bit of research and figure out which forms of nontraditional voting are allowed in your state. Share your information in class, with friends and family, and online.

Bonus Maps to share with friends at parties or on dates:

Photoshopped Giraffe in the Snow Extension

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