
Eric Eggers is shedding light on critical weaknesses in America’s electoral system.
At a Glance
- Absentee and mail-in ballots allow for potential voter intimidation and unlawful assistance.
- Absentee ballots are prone to misdirection and forgery.
- More than 28 million mail-in ballots went missing from 2012 to 2018.
- Ensuring election integrity is vital for the stability of democracy.
Investigating Election Vulnerabilities
Eric Eggers, an acclaimed investigative journalist, delved deep into the vulnerabilities of America’s electoral system. Known for his book “Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election,” Eggers highlighted significant concerns over absentee and mail-in voting. His meticulous research brings to the forefront issues like the lack of bans on electioneering in voters’ homes, allowing potential for unlawful assistance.
Eggers argues absentee ballots are at risk of being misdirected, stolen, or forged. Reports suggest over 28 million mail-in ballots from 2012 to 2018 remain unaccounted for, with concerns over voters’ confidence continuing to rise. Eggers’ work underscores the need for stronger electoral reforms to prevent these missteps.
Impact of Political Claims
Claims of fraud following elections significantly affect public perception. Studies using data from the American National Election Study reveal that unexpected outcomes, like those seen in the 2020 election, challenge voters’ confidence in the process. Such findings stress the importance of electoral integrity in maintaining democracy.
The gap between winners’ and losers’ satisfaction highlights the need to address these claims, with concern that voter intimidation and unlawful practices could further destabilize trust in political institutions.
Reform and Trust in Democracy
The work of investigative journalists like Eric Eggers informs debates about necessary reforms. His efforts bring to light practices like absentee ballot ‘vote harvesting,’ which can lead to voter intimidation and fraud. In some states, vote harvesting involves paid individuals collecting large numbers of absentee ballots.
#DrainTheSwamp – Eric Eggers: If Palm Beach & Broward county can’t just follow the law and count votes, how good do you think they were at preventing illegal votes from actually being cast and making a difference in this election. #MAGA #TrumpTrain #Dobbs pic.twitter.com/s1PHVMlPyC
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) November 14, 2018
“The lack of ‘in-person, at-the-polls’ accountability makes absentee ballots the ‘tool of choice’ for those inclined to commit voter fraud.” – Florida Department of Law Enforcement report
Eggers’ findings emphasize the urgency of creating more robust electoral systems to protect voters’ rights and maintain confidence in the democratic process. As states continue to debate mail-only elections, concerns about unaccounted ballots and election integrity remain at the forefront.
Sources:
- Countering hybrid threats to elections: From updating legislation to establishing collaboration networks
- Four Stolen Elections: The Vulnerabilities of Absentee and Mail-In Ballots
- Suspicious Minds: Unexpected Election Outcomes, Perceived Electoral Integrity and Satisfaction With Democracy in American Presidential Elections