As we near the finish line in the 2024 election, millions of Americans are casting their ballots in what feels like the most critical decision of our time. But for all the talk about “voting rights” and “election security,” it seems our system has a few gaping holes.

Let’s be real: the 15 million illegal immigrants crossing our border under Kamala Harris’s watch isn’t exactly an accident. And yet, we’re told it’s not so they can influence our elections. But can we trust that?

The news out of Michigan this week should be enough to make anyone think twice. Only days ago, a University of Michigan student, a noncitizen from China, allegedly managed to register and vote in an American election with astonishing ease.

And to top it off, election officials say there’s nothing they can do to retract this illegal vote. This isn’t just a slip-up; it’s a warning flare about the future of our democracy.

Noncitizens in Our Elections – How Did We Get Here?

For years, Republicans have called for tighter voter ID laws to secure our elections. Democrats, however, have continued to push back on this, claiming that voter ID laws are “discriminatory” and “restrictive.” But what happens when these looser laws lead to exactly what we feared?

From USA Today:
Yet, by continually eschewing tougher voter ID requirements, Democrats and their allies are hurting their own cause.

Case in point: Over the weekend, a University of Michigan student from China – and a noncitizen – seemed to very easily register to vote and cast a ballot in an election the student has no business voting in.

This story isn’t just a fluke. It’s the latest in a long line of examples showing that our election system, without solid voter ID laws, is ripe for abuse. And let’s be honest: once that vote is cast and counted, it’s game over. There’s no magical reset button to retract that vote. It’s in the system, like it or not.

The Slippery Slope of No Consequences

So here’s the kicker. When this story broke, the reaction from election officials was a collective shrug. Essentially, they said there’s no way to invalidate the student’s ballot because it’s already been counted. Does that sound right to anyone?

More from USA Today:
Election officials say there is no way to invalidate the student’s ballot since it’s already been tabulated.

As a Michigan resident and U.S. citizen, I find that appalling.

Think about this: a noncitizen cast a vote, and the system’s response is, “Oops, too late.” How does that reassure American voters that their vote isn’t being diluted by ineligible ballots? It doesn’t. It does the opposite. And if one person could do this so easily, who’s to say there aren’t hundreds or thousands more?

Why Election Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever

Election integrity isn’t just some fancy term thrown around at rallies. It’s the bedrock of our democracy. And when that foundation is threatened, people lose faith in the system. Voter ID laws exist for a reason – to protect American citizens’ right to vote. If our election laws don’t even demand that voters prove they are citizens, then what’s stopping others from doing the same?

Democrats, for all their talk about “protecting democracy,” seem awfully dismissive of the tools needed to secure it. Allowing votes from people who shouldn’t be casting them isn’t just a mistake; it’s a disservice to every American citizen. And as we stand at the brink of an election that could shape the future of our country, it’s more crucial than ever to take these issues seriously.

The Impact on 2024 and Beyond

Let’s not kid ourselves. This isn’t just about one student in Michigan. With millions of illegal immigrants now residing in the country, often without verifiable IDs, how many of them could find their way into our voting systems? Democrats say this doesn’t happen, but this incident tells a different story.

Imagine this happening in critical swing states. A few thousand votes here or there could decide who sits in the White House come January. And with Kamala Harris’s stance on immigration and voting rights, it’s fair to ask who exactly benefits from a broken system.

If Democrats are serious about protecting our democracy, they’ll join Republicans in calling for stronger election laws and voter ID requirements. Because one thing’s for sure: this incident in Michigan is a wake-up call for us all.

Key Takeaways:

• Noncitizen Voting is Real: The Michigan incident shows just how easily a noncitizen can slip through the cracks and cast a vote in an American election.
• Voter ID Laws are Essential: Without tougher voter ID requirements, our elections are vulnerable to abuses that dilute legitimate votes.
• Every Vote Matters in 2024: In a tight race, even a few improperly cast votes in swing states could sway the outcome, impacting all Americans.