Although early voting will likely be popular this year, Dr. Sanborn said it's still preferable to voting on Nov. 3. "The crowds will be spread out over several days," he explained. "So, in theory, there should be less viral exposure at the polling place."
Dr. Sanborn added that taking advantage of early voting is even more important if you're taking medications that may weaken your immune system or you have a chronic illness. "Make sure you do your homework and ask around to try to early vote away from peak times at the polling place," Dr. Sanborn said.