‘Voting and Elections’ Archives
Minnesotans Can Feel Confident in the Safety of Our Elections!
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS “As I said before the right to vote is the crown jewel of American Liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished.” These were the words of President Ronald Reagan speaking to the nation on June 29, 1982 upon his signing of the 25-year extension of the Voting Rights Act. This act first became law in 1965 and required states to follow the 14th and 15th Amendments’ guarantee that the right to vote not be denied because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Our democracy is at its best when citizens across the United States cast their ballots during election season. Whether the vote is for a school board member, state senator, or President of the United States, voting is our power to have our voices heard. We the people have the power to elect representatives to enact laws that match our needs and values. State Laws Regulate ElectionsArticle 1, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gives states the power to regulate “the [...]
