No Proof of Widespread Voter Fraud in US Elections, Says Senator

Letter writer argues against claims of election 'mess' without evidence

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:50pm

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In a letter to the editor, a reader responds to claims of substantial voter fraud in US elections, citing a statement from Senator Angus King that there is no proof of such fraud. The letter argues that the SAVE America Act, which aims to address this non-existent problem, would actually make it more difficult for citizens to register to vote, especially in rural states like Alaska.

Why it matters

Unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud have been used to justify new voting restrictions in some states, raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement of legitimate voters. This letter pushes back against such claims, emphasizing the importance of basing election policy on facts rather than unsubstantiated allegations.

The details

The letter writer cites a statement from Senator Angus King, who said that 'every study, every lawsuit, every audit, every recount has reached the same conclusion: You are about 13,000 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to find a fraudulent vote by an undocumented immigrant.' The writer argues that the SAVE America Act, which aims to address the non-existent problem of voter fraud, would actually make it more difficult for citizens to register to vote, especially in rural states like Alaska.

  • The letter was published on March 22, 2026.

The players

Angus King

A senator from Maine who has stated that there is no proof of substantial voter fraud in US elections.

Mathew Vroman

The author of a previous letter that claimed there is a 'mess in our elections' without citing any proof.

David Rowe

The author of the current letter, who is responding to Mathew Vroman's claims and arguing that there is no proof of widespread voter fraud.

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What they’re saying

“Every study, every lawsuit, every audit, every recount has reached the same conclusion: You are about 13,000 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to find a fraudulent vote by an undocumented immigrant.”

— Angus King, Senator from Maine

The takeaway

This letter highlights the importance of basing election policy on facts rather than unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud, which can be used to justify measures that make it more difficult for citizens to exercise their right to vote.