The Assault on Voting Rights, Minority Voter Registration, and the Myth of Voter Fraud in the United States

Abstract

Ordinary American voters probably and tacitly don’t want to think about electoral voting matters as it might set their teeth on edge. Nevertheless, voting is the fundamental and constitutional right of all American citizens. Moreover, the truth about voting for some is difficult to digest. Therefore, this paper describes the unique problems we have as a nation — that is, when it comes to voting and politically participating. But has this issue been overblown because of one particular political party in the United States? To be sure, American citizens should feel obligated to learn and accept the truth about so-called voting fraud and other irregularities, if any. Unfortunately, some voters naturally gravitate toward one of the major political parties — mostly because of their political beliefs; and they vote accordingly. But when it is all said and done, American voters must be allowed to register and ultimately vote without interference from their state governments and other outside forces. Our only concern should be: Where is the evidence to support such voter fraud assertions? American voters should also reject the ugly partisan tactics of voter suppression to deny blacks and other citizens of color their right to vote. Finally, we must expose deliberate attempts to undermine our voting systems across the nation.