Amend Federal Elections, Secure America’s Future. By Ralph K. Ginorio (12/23/24)
If we wish to truly seek the consent of the governed, we Americans must reassert control over our Federal elections and restore electoral processes that are worthy of our trust. ~Ralph K. Ginorio
Mr. Ginorio offers suggestions for Federal office election integrity, though he admits his recommendations could face reasonable opposition and would require increased human and material resources.
Summary:
Constitutional Amendment: Pass a US Constitutional amendment regarding elections for Federal office. NOTE: The author is admittedly reluctant to grant increased power to Federal authorities.
Voter Identification: National voter ID with similar security to a passport that can definitively confirm the voter’s identity and eligibility to vote.
Election Week: Polls open from 8am - 8pm local time during the week prior to election day. Overseas, Absentee, and Military voting conducted between one and two weeks prior.
Paper Ballots: No paperless machine voting. Voting exclusively in written form with permanent ink on secured and difficult-to-counterfeit paper ballots.
Announcing Results: Announce results no later than forty-eight hours after polls close.
Taking Office: Office would change hands the next day to avoid interregnum shenanigans.
Term Limits: Twelve years maximum in any single office (President: three 4-year terms; Senator: two 6-year terms; Congress: six 2-year terms). Twenty year cap on total years in Federal office to account for those who serve in different roles (e.g., Congress + Senate).
One Person–One Vote: No ranked choice voting or similar schemes.
Related:
America on Life Support: Every State Needs Election Integrity!
