- United States
- Calif.
- Letter
Based on the data analysts' recommendation and concerns raised over Trump's comments about vote-counting machines in Pennsylvania, an investigation into the ballot counting system in the state is warranted. Ensuring the integrity of elections is crucial for upholding citizens' constitutional right to vote and maintaining trust in the democratic process. Pennsylvania employs seven different voting systems with a verifiable paper trail for each election, making large-scale manipulation challenging. However, given Trump's history of questioning Pennsylvania's elections and his recent felony convictions, it would be prudent to conduct an impartial investigation, potentially including hand audits of paper ballots. If the investigation finds no irregularities, it will provide further assurance to Pennsylvanians that their elections are secure and their votes are accurately counted. On the other hand, if any issues are uncovered, it will allow for corrective measures to be taken, safeguarding the integrity of future elections in the state.