1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

Congress Needs to Stop Misleading the American Public About Election Fraud   I am writing as a constituent concerned about how election legislation is being used in ways that risk undermining public confidence rather than strengthening it.   The recent passage of the SAVE Act in the House occurred despite the widely recognized reality that the bill faces extremely long odds in the Senate under current rules. At the same time, public messaging surrounding the bill has focused heavily on claims of non-citizen voting, even though such voting is already illegal and documented cases are exceedingly rare.   When legislation unlikely to become law is advanced in a highly charged political climate, it can create the impression that our elections are insecure and that political opponents are responsible for blocking “fixes.” This dynamic risks misleading voters and further eroding trust in democratic institutions.   I urge members of Congress from both parties to act responsibly in this moment. Republicans should avoid advancing narratives that exaggerate threats to election integrity for political advantage. Democrats, for their part, should speak clearly and forcefully about the existing safeguards in our election system so that voters are not left with a distorted understanding of the issue.   Congress should instead focus on bipartisan steps that strengthen election administration, improve voter access, and build public confidence based on facts rather than fear. Americans deserve honest leadership that protects both election security and democratic participation.