Shocking number of mail-in balloters caught red-handed in survey

A recent survey has brought to light a concerning revelation – 1 in 5 voters who utilized mail-in ballots during the 2020 presidential election openly admitted to engaging in some form of voter fraud, according to the Washington Times. In a historic election where nearly 43% of voters opted for mail-in ballots, the highest percentage in U.S. history, a staggering 21% confessed to filling out a ballot, either partially or entirely, on behalf of a friend or family member – a clear violation of legal norms across all states.

The survey, conducted by the conservative Heartland Institute in collaboration with Rasmussen Reports, further disclosed that 17% of mail-in voters confessed to casting their votes in a state where they were no longer permanent residents. An additional 17% admitted to signing a ballot or ballot envelope on behalf of someone else, actions that constitute fraud and, if exposed, could lead to the invalidation of the ballots.

Justin Haskins, the director of the Socialism Research Center at the Heartland Institute, emphasized the significance of the survey results, stating, “The results of this survey are nothing short of stunning. For the past three years, Americans have repeatedly been told that the 2020 election was the most secure in history. But if this poll’s findings are reflective of reality, the exact opposite is true.” Haskins underscored that the conclusions were drawn directly from the voters’ own responses, dispelling any notions of conspiracy theories.

The findings have provided ammunition to critics of widespread mail-in voting, who argue that it creates a ripe environment for election fraud. Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, labeled mail-in ballots as the “most insecure way of voting,” pointing out the lack of supervision from election officials and poll watchers, leaving room for coercion or undue pressure.

The survey also brought attention to the partisan nature of the debate surrounding mail-in voting, with Republicans expressing concerns about election security while Democrats champion it as an expansion of voting access. In the 2020 election, 58% of Joe Biden’s supporters claimed to have used mail-in ballots, compared to 32% of President Trump’s voters, according to Pew Research Center.

As the debate over mail-in voting continues, Michael Toner, former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission, predicts a shift in strategy for Republicans, anticipating increased efforts to encourage supporters to vote early. While concerns about the security of mail-in ballots persist, Toner acknowledges that once voters are provided with additional options, rolling back those avenues becomes practically impossible.

James Taylor, president of the Heartland Institute, stressed the need for forward-looking fixes to election rules and procedures, emphasizing the importance of a transparent and tamper-resistant election system, regardless of one’s stance on the 2020 election outcome.