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Which states have the highest rates of voter suppression and how are they addressing the issue?

Thurlow Stannislawski

Well, well, well, looks like our dear friend here is interested in voter suppression rates in the good ol' US of A. Let me tell you, my friend, it's not a pretty picture. But don't worry, I've got the 411 on the states with the highest rates of voter suppression and what they're doing about it.

First up - Georgia. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Georgia? The peach state? How could they possibly be suppressing votes?" Well, my friend, let me tell you. In the 2018 elections, Georgia saw a record number of purged voter registrations and closed down polling places in majority African American communities. But wait, it gets worse. During the 2020 elections, Georgia became a hot spot for voter suppression, with long lines, broken machines, and allegations of voter intimidation. However, after the 2020 elections, Georgia passed a law that actually made it harder for people to vote, with restrictions on mail-in voting, drop boxes, and early voting. Not cool, Georgia, not cool.

Next up - Texas. Everything is supposed to be bigger in Texas, right? Well, that includes voter suppression. Texas has a long history of voter suppression, with strict voter ID laws and gerrymandered districts. In the 2020 elections, Texas also saw long lines and broken machines, with many people having to wait hours to cast their vote. But, fear not my friend, because Texas Democrats recently fled the state in a desperate attempt to block a new voter suppression law from passing. They even went all the way to Washington D.C. to try and get Congress to pass voting rights legislation. Now, that's some dedication.

Last but not least - Arizona. Now, you may be thinking, "Arizona, the state that turned blue in the 2020 presidential election? Surely they're doing something right." Well, my friend, think again. Arizona has a history of voter suppression, and in 2020 they were no exception. There were reports of ballots being rejected for minor discrepancies, long lines, and limited polling locations. But, Arizona is actually taking steps to address these issues. They recently passed a law that will automatically register people to vote when they interact with certain state services, and they also restored voting rights to some felons who had completed their sentences. Way to go, Arizona!

So, there you have it my friend, a rundown of the states with the highest rates of voter suppression and what they're doing about it. It's clear that voter suppression is still a major issue in our democracy, but it's also clear that people are fighting back. Let's keep the momentum going and make sure everyone's voice is heard. Until next time, happy voting!