Arrr, matey! Be thar a chance fer elections to be fair and secure in the year 2024, ye reckon?
2023-12-28
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Many a state be a-hoistin' their sails, preparin' for the grand election o' 2024. They be toilin' to safeguard the vote, keepin' it honest and secure. But alas, the likes o' California be sluggardly, doin' naught to mend their ways!
Looking back on the events of the 2023 election, we can gain insight into what to expect in next year's presidential election. Some states took steps to improve the security and honesty of elections, while others either failed to act or made things worse by not implementing effective practices for voter registration, voting, and result reporting. The Heritage Foundation launched an Election Integrity Scorecard in 2021, grading each state's election laws and procedures according to 47 different best-practices criteria. No state scored a perfect 100, but Tennessee, Georgia, and Missouri ranked highest.The controversy surrounding the 2020 election brought attention to vulnerabilities in the system, leading to some positive developments. Tennessee and Missouri improved their scores on the Scorecard after implementing necessary reforms. Louisiana also saw a positive outcome with voters overwhelmingly approving an amendment banning private and foreign funding of election offices and administration.
However, some states, including Hawaii, Nevada, and California, have refused to take any steps to reform their elections. The lack of action and even questionable practices, such as allowing foreign nationals to vote, erodes public confidence. Litigation by election-reform opponents further hampers progress, with baseless lawsuits attacking measures like voter ID requirements and bans on ballot trafficking.
Looking ahead to 2024, some states will continue to improve their election processes, while others may weaken security. Opponents of common-sense reforms will persist in filing lawsuits to overturn positive changes. However, overall, many parts of the country will be in better shape in terms of election security compared to 2020. With potentially high stakes in the upcoming election, it is crucial to ensure the integrity of the process and address vulnerabilities.