Editorial

Election Integrity at Risk: The Need for Immediate Reform In recent elections, reports of irregularities and potential fraud in key battleground states like North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona have raised serious concerns about the integrity of our electoral process. Among the most alarming issues is the counting of ballots well beyond the legally mandated election day, and the troubling revelation that non-citizens’ votes may have been counted alongside those of U.S. citizens. This is not a matter of partisan politics—it’s a matter of safeguarding the very foundation of our democracy. One of the cornerstones of free and fair elections is the timely counting of ballots, which ensures that results reflect the will of the people as expressed on election day. Yet in North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona, ballots have been counted days, even weeks, after Election Day, leaving open the possibility of manipulation, confusion, and delayed results. Election laws in these states, which set deadlines for the final tally, seem to have been disregarded, undermining trust in the process and creating an environment ripe for legal challenges. More troubling still is the revelation that non-citizen votes may have been cast and counted. While every eligible citizen’s vote should be heard, voting is a right reserved for those who are citizens of this nation. Reports indicate that in some jurisdictions, non-citizens have been mistakenly or intentionally allowed to vote, casting a shadow over the legitimacy of election results. Whether due to clerical errors, loopholes, or deliberate attempts to influence the outcome, these irregularities must be addressed. The consequences of these issues are far-reaching. The perception that our elections are not conducted fairly is corrosive to public trust and confidence. If citizens begin to doubt whether their votes truly matter, we risk undermining the very principle of self-governance. A democracy that cannot guarantee the integrity of its elections is no longer a democracy in the truest sense. The time for election reform is now. States must take immediate action to ensure that election laws are enforced consistently and transparently. This includes adhering to deadlines for counting ballots, instituting stronger safeguards to prevent non-citizen voting, and ensuring that all voters are properly verified before their ballots are cast. Election integrity is not a partisan issue; it is a fundamental issue that transcends politics. In order to preserve the legitimacy of our electoral system, we must act swiftly to prevent fraud, close any loopholes, and restore public confidence in the process. Our democracy depends on it.