We, the People, accept the results of our elections. Why? Because there are so many safeguards
in place, we know we can. Decentralization of the voting process using many well-trained paid
and volunteer poll workers provides numerous protections in the process, making the chance of
significant fraud virtually impossible.
Of the 3,400,000 votes cast in Arizona’s 2020 election, there were 9 confirmed cases of voter fraud, and the results were adjusted accordingly.
Voter registration requires a social security number confirming your citizenship and age. If you
vote by mail, your signature is verified with signature already on file with the State. If you vote
in person, you must present a government issued photo ID or 2 other forms of ID to verify your
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identity and address. The tabulation machines are calibrated and tested to ensure accuracy.
We must encourage all eligible voters to register and vote. We owe it to each other to be active
participants in Our Democracy.
LEADAWN ANDERTON
Southwest side
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
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