You've probably heard a lot about "mail-in ballots" recently, especially around election time, and wondered what all the fuss is about. It turns out, this seemingly simple way to vote is at the center of a heated political debate with surprising implications for democracy.
Mail-in ballots are a hot topic because of intense political debate, particularly around recent US elections.
Former President Donald Trump and other Republican figures have frequently criticized mail-in voting, claiming it's prone to fraud.