Arkansas tops Heritage election integrity scorecard under Sanders leadership
The Heritage Foundation recently released its annual Election Integrity Scorecard, ranking the states based on election integrity. Arkansas, under the leadership of GOP Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, claimed the top spot in the report. The state’s improvement in ranking was attributed to factors such as voter ID implementation, accuracy of voting lists, absentee ballot management, verification of citizenship, and other attributes.
Governor Sanders highlighted several legislative accomplishments, including Acts 240, 241, and 218, aimed at strengthening protections on Arkansas’ ballot amendment process and preventing foreign entities from funding state and local measures. Sanders emphasized the importance of making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, working closely with Secretary of State Cole Jester to enhance the security of Arkansas’ ballot boxes.
Furthermore, Governor Sanders announced a plan to empower parents to sue big tech companies for their role in the teen mental health crisis. The state’s efforts in election integrity were praised by Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, who commended Arkansas for leading the way in implementing critical election reforms.
The Election Integrity Scorecard ranked red states predominantly in the top 10, with Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma also making the list. Conversely, states like Oregon, Vermont, California, and Hawaii were placed at the bottom of the ranking.
Earlier this year, the Honest Elections Project released a guide outlining essential reforms to ensure election integrity, including voter ID requirements, cleaning up voter rolls, and banning foreign influence in elections. With the mandate from the American people to make voting easy and cheating hard, state lawmakers are urged to take up these critical measures to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
In conclusion, Arkansas’ success in election integrity serves as a model for other states to follow. By implementing necessary reforms and prioritizing the security of the electoral process, states can uphold the trust and confidence of their citizens in the democratic system. Governor Sanders’ commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections sets a high standard for governance and accountability in the electoral process.
