Many individuals eligible to vote face intimidation or shame, deterring them from participating in elections, as illustrated by the experience of a voter who felt embarrassed after a derogatory comment from a poll worker.
The Native vote's significance is amplified during elections in states such as Arizona and Wisconsin, but it is systematically undermined through gerrymandering, restrictive voter laws, and the scarcity of polling locations on tribal lands.
Felony disenfranchisement laws have devastating impacts on voting rights for many, with states like Florida and Virginia maintaining restrictions that affect millions. This loss compromises the integrity of electoral outcomes.
As of mid-2024, only a minority of states allow those with felony convictions to vote, leaving 4.4 million individuals disenfranchised. This has profound implications, especially in closely contested elections.
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