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Voting has traditionally taken place in town halls, churches, or other local government facilities, such as courthouses. In the 1950s, schools began to be used as polling locations in some states. The change in locations was driven by a combination of population shifts, transportation improvements, and the advent of new technology, such as voting machines, that school facilities were better equipped to handle.
Today, the majority of states use public schools as polling places. This is due to many factors, including the fact that nearly all Americans of voting age live near a school, they are better equipped to handle the high number of voters, they generally have parking lots and accessibility options, such as ramps, elevators, and wheelchair accessibility, for people with disabilities. Additionally, the availability of schools as polling places makes it easier for people to vote. Schools often use voting as a teaching opportunity, to educate students about the importance of voting and civic engagement.
In recent years, due to advances in technology, some states have begun to use remote and online voting as a way to make voting even more accessible to citizens. Remote voting allows people to vote via telephone or internet, and online voting requires citizens to complete their ballots electronically. These technologies have yet to become widely used, but in some places they offer a more convenient and secure way for citizens to cast their votes.