Concerns about potential ballot cheating are extremely high among likely voters in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, particularly in six battleground states.
The Washington Examiner reported that a new Rasmussen Reports/Heartland Institute survey has highlighted alarming claims that a significant number of non-citizens have cast votes in past elections and intend to vote again, leading to questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
A sizable 62% of respondents are worried about potential cheating in the 2024 presidential race, based on negative experiences from the 2020 elections.
The survey indicated that non-citizens have not only participated in past elections but also plan to vote in the upcoming election despite legal prohibitions.
This statistic concerns a large number of voters, particularly given that over 5% of the survey respondents declared they are not U.S. citizens, with nearly 4% indicating they are uncertain of their citizenship status.
These figures equate to nearly 14 million votes, raising serious concerns about election integrity.
This is the first poll that has quantified the potential for such extensive illegal voting, triggering a call for further investigation.
With a large sample size of 2,466 likely voters and 5,605 participants from the battleground states, the survey provides substantial data to support these worries.
According to Rasmussen pollster Mark Mitchell, “We’ve seen multiple polls hint at illegal voting issues, but this is unprecedented in capturing feedback from non-citizens about their voting intentions”.
Post the 2020 election, multiple surveys have shown a broad public belief that election cheating occurs.
Specifically, about 18% of respondents reported receiving more than one official ballot or a ballot intended for someone no longer residing at their address, with this figure rising to 20% in battleground states. In contrast, 74% indicated that they did not receive multiple ballots by mail.
Chris Talgo has emphasized that such concerns about election integrity must prompt urgent reforms.
“The concern shown by more than 60% of likely voters should be a wake-up call for those still denying that potential cheating is a significant problem,” Talgo remarked.
Mitchell has challenged the polling industry to verify and replicate these findings, expressing surprise at the apparent lack of curiosity.
"We're not accusing 14 million people of voting illegally, but this is a sign that further investigation is warranted," he stated.
This poll has highlighted worrying signs about the ease with which mass mailing of ballots, based on outdated voter rolls, unattended drop boxes, and no excuse mail-in voting, can be manipulated by those intending to vote illegally. Talgo continued, “
As the 2020 election demonstrated, these practices have made it easier than ever for illegal voting to occur, highlighting the urgent need for reforms.”
Concerns about potential voter fraud and the integrity of the U.S. electoral system are at the forefront of voters' minds, especially with the 2024 presidential election looming. A significant number of likely voters have reported illegal voting in previous elections and fear it will continue.
The Rasmussen Reports/Heartland Institute survey underscores this issue, revealing nearly 14 million illegal votes.
Mark Mitchell and Chris Talgo insist on the pressing need to address these concerns through comprehensive checks and significant reforms. The findings of this survey serve as a crucial call to action for policymakers, the public, and the polling industry.
Ensuring the integrity of elections is vital for democracy, and with the revelation of nearly 14 million potentially illegal votes, urgency surrounds efforts to restore trust in the electoral process.
By shining a spotlight on these concerns and potential issues, this survey encourages a broader conversation and immediate action to ensure fair and trustworthy elections in the future.
Ensuring the voice of every legitimate voter is counted fairly is paramount to maintaining the integrity of the democratic process.
This call for reforms and checks should resonate with all stakeholders as the 2024 election approaches, emphasizing the need to address and rectify any potential lapses in the system.
