During my tenure as judge of elections in Allegheny County for a number of years, I had many questions from people of both parties. If votes we’re going to be counted honestly. In my opinion, we must have strong election laws and voter ID. This will help reduce possible fraud and give Americans faith in the election process. Only then will there be fewer accusations of cheating, and the winner can lead without any question.
Both Democrats and Republicans should support this. I think the U.S. should initiate a nationwide voter ID program just like the many other countries that require voter ID. When it’s easier to vote for the president of the United States, the most powerful position in the world, than it is to take out a library book or drive a car, we have a problem.
This will reduce claims made by both parties of fraud. Stacey Abrams, a Democrat running for governor of Georgia, made accusations of fraud, and Republican President Donald Trump has made the same claims. Everything should be done to make the election process as honest as possible so once elected a new leader can lead without any question.
Russell DeJulio
Mt. Lebanon