Mercer County

Since its founding, America has stood for suffrage, and has steadily increased this right to virtually all citizens through the years. Many laws and actions have been established to maintain equality amongst voters. The 15th and 19th amendments expanded the vote to African Americans and women, in an example of legal equality. In an attempt to strive for a true constitutional republic, the right to vote must be protected by the law to avoid exploitations from those in power. By maintaining a fair…