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Following Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and California, President Trump called for major voting system reforms, including voter ID and banning mail voting, claiming election fraud and a 'giant scam' in California, while criticizing the election process and blaming factors like the absence of his candidacy and government shutdowns for Republican losses.
Trump is criticizing mail-in voting, claiming it leads to fraud, despite evidence that expanded mail voting does not favor any party and is generally secure. His rhetoric may undermine voter confidence and affect Republican gains, even though he lacks the authority to eliminate mail voting, which is governed by state laws. GOP figures acknowledge the mixed messages but remain confident in voters' intelligence.
New data reveals that voting in the U.S. has become more convenient over the past two decades, with the majority of states now offering early in-person and mail voting to all voters. Despite some efforts to restrict access, nearly 97% of voting-age American citizens live in states that allow voting before Election Day. While partisan debates have focused on specific voting policies, the overall trend has been toward making it easier to vote. However, voter turnout remains a challenge, with experts emphasizing the importance of empowering and motivating people to participate in the electoral process.