Study reveals 26 US states have made voting less accessible since 2020
A recent study shows that 26 U.S. states have made voting less accessible since 2020, while 20 states improved access. Most of the states with restrictions are in the South and Midwest, with 25 being Republican-led. Key restrictions include gerrymandering, strict voter ID laws, and reduced polling sites. These changes often stem from claims of voter fraud made during the 2020 election, impacting voter turnout in the 2022 midterms. The analysis indicates that states with high voting barriers had lower turnout rates, averaging 45.8 percent, compared to 49 percent in states with fewer restrictions.