One definitive positive would be allowing automatic registration for eligible voters. The US stagnated on this point, while most countries have an automatic process.
Some, however, are still questioning the push for no voter ID’s and the increase in mail-in ballots.
During the pandemic, mass mail in ballots became a heated point of contention among voters of both sides. Investigations as to the integrity the voting process are still ongoing. This is due to sudden mass mailing and lax protocols to count and certify votes quickly.
Maintaining Accurate Records Called Racist and Abusive
The left is contending that requiring a valid government ID hurts minorities. This is despite the need for gov photo IDs for most day to day functioning.
Additionally, “counties should never purge voter rolls,” the Intercept reported. While most on the right would agree to multiple aspects of the Act, these two areas are concerning.
Everything from doctors visits to purchasing or renting a home require photo identification. Most aspects of daily life require photo ID’s, and minorities are not exempt. Understandably, some situations are extenuating, such as the elderly or homebound who are unable to physically get an ID. Frequently, the government issues medical IDs from digital photos for this reason. As these groups are certainly not the majority of voters, medical exemptions could be made.
