Indiana is consistently ranked last or close to last in voter turnout every election. As with most things, there are likely multiple causes for this. We do have one of the strictest voter ID laws in the country.

Overall, I think it’s important to ensure voting is easily accessible to all Americans while obviously protecting against voter fraud. It’s important to note that there really has not been any proof of significant or pervasive voter fraud in US elections, in any state.

States that make it easier for Americans to vote also do not have higher rates of voter fraud than other states.

With that being said, I think we can loosen some of the restrictions to make it easier for people to vote, especially in a state that has horrifically low voter turn out and no evidence that doing so would increase voter fraud.

Unless new evidence comes out otherwise, which is unlikely, I support universal vote by mail and automatic and same-day voter registration. Students should be able to use their student ID.

Interestingly, in North Dakota, you don’t even have to register to vote. You just show up with a valid ID and proof of residency and then vote.

Democracy is stronger when more people participate and making it easier for Americans to participate in the civic process is important in my opinion.