Voter Suppression and Political Inequality

Voter suppression refers to actions or policies that make it harder for specific groups of people to vote, often impacting minorities, the elderly, or low-income individuals. This can include strict voter ID laws, limited polling locations, and purging voter rolls. Political inequality arises when certain populations have less influence over political decisions and electoral outcomes, often due to systemic barriers or disenfranchisement. Together, voter suppression and political inequality undermine democracy, as they prevent equal participation and representation in the political process, ultimately skewing power towards those who are already privileged.