lets go through the massive record case by case
https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/voter-fraud
Myth of Voter Fraud
It is important to protect the integrity of our elections. But we must be careful not to undermine free and fair access to the ballot in the name of preventing voter fraud.*
The Brennan Center’s ongoing examination of voter fraud claims reveal that voter fraud is very rare, voter impersonation is nearly non-existent, and much of the problems associated with alleged fraud in elections relates to unintentional mistakes by voters or election administrators. Our report "The Truth About Voter Fraud" reveals most allegations of fraud turn out to be baseless — and that of the few allegations remaining, most reveal election irregularities and other forms of election misconduct. Click here for additional resources on fraud.
Voter fraud is not acceptable in our elections, but we must find a balance and not impose solutions that make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to participate in our democracy.
Myth of Voter Fraud
It is important to protect the integrity of our elections. But we must be careful not to undermine free and fair access to the ballot in the name of preventing voter fraud.*
The Brennan Center’s ongoing examination of voter fraud claims reveal that voter fraud is very rare, voter impersonation is nearly non-existent, and much of the problems associated with alleged fraud in elections relates to unintentional mistakes by voters or election administrators. Our report "The Truth About Voter Fraud" reveals most allegations of fraud turn out to be baseless — and that of the few allegations remaining, most reveal election irregularities and other forms of election misconduct. Click here for additional resources on fraud.
Voter fraud is not acceptable in our elections, but we must find a balance and not impose solutions that make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to participate in our democracy.
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Recent Research
Debunking the Voter Fraud Myth
Claims have circulated this election season about the extent of voter fraud. But putting rhetoric aside to look at the facts makes clear fraud is vanishingly rare, and does not happen on a scale even close to that necessary to “rig” an election.
September 1, 2016Voting Rights & ElectionsMyth of Voter Fraud
The Truth About Justice Stevens and the Voting Rights Act
Andrew Cohen
Justice Stevens cannot plausibly be cited today for the proposition that North Carolina’s oppressive new voting laws are justifiable by virtue of some form of voter fraud.
October 11, 2013Voting Rights & ElectionsRestricting the VoteMyth of Voter Fraud
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Recent Commentary
Debating Election Integrity
Jennifer L. Clark
In any other year, asking presidential candidates whether they’d accept the election outcome were their opponent to win would be odd. But not in 2016. That's why it's more important than ever for voters to know the facts and understand their rights.
September 28, 2016Myth of Voter Fraud
Texas Photo ID Trial Update: Closing Arguments V
Carson Whitelemons
Finally, following Texas’s closing argument, the Court heard brief rebuttal arguments from the plaintiffs.
September 22, 2014Voting Rights & ElectionsRestricting the VoteMyth of Voter Fraud
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Recent Litigation
Crawford v. Marion County Election Board
Determining which American citizens are able to exercise their right to vote and which Americans are not, the Indiana voter ID case is the most important voting rights case since Bush v. Gore.
April 28, 2008Voting Rights & ElectionsRestricting the VoteMyth of Voter Fraud
FOIA Request to EAC Re: Commissioned Reports
In 2006 and 2007, the Brennan Center filed a FOIA request with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to obtain documents pertaining to commissioned reports on voter fraud and voter intimidation and on voter ID.
March 14, 2008Other Voting IssuesRestricting the VoteMyth of Voter FraudVoting Rights & Elections
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