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Voter Quotes

Words on the power and fragility of a single ballot

These quotes look at the voter as the hinge of democracy, from warnings that an uninformed voter weakens everyone's security to concerns that fraud matters most when races are Close. Several speakers frame voting rules themselves as a battleground.

Politics is a conversation between the contestant and the voter.

Quotes by Prakash Raj

Voter fraud especially matters when elections are close.

Quotes by Mercedes Schlapp

The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.

Quotes by John F. Kennedy

Voter ID laws are the most potent form of voter suppression legislation.

Quotes by Jason Kander

Always Quotes

Voter caging and voter ID laws exist to disfranchise voters.

Quotes by Cynthia McKinney

The silent voter, interestingly, has always been the voter for AAP.

Quotes by Atishi

A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.

Quotes by Al Gore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What themes do these voter quotes cover?
They range from concerns about fraud in close elections to broader ideas about democracy depending on informed, engaged voters rather than passive ones.
Why does one quote say voter ignorance impairs everyone's security?
The idea is that democracy works as a shared system, so a poorly informed voter doesn't just risk their own choice, it weakens the reliability of the whole process.
Do any quotes address voter ID laws?
Yes, one line calls voter ID laws a potent form of suppression, reflecting an ongoing debate about whether such rules protect elections or block eligible voters.
Is politics described here as adversarial or conversational?
One quote frames politics gently, as a conversation between a candidate and the voter, rather than a purely combative contest.
Where should I look for more quotes on close political contests?
The Close quotes and Between quotes pages cover related ground on tight races and dialogue.

Others describe politics more simply, as an ongoing conversation between candidates and the people deciding their fate. Browse Between quotes and Always quotes for more on civic life and choice.