While many people believe the Constitution already guarantees a right to vote, the Supreme Court has historically viewed voting as a privilege that states are allowed to regulate. This has led to intense political and legal battles over voter ID laws, the removal of names from voter rolls, and the availability of drop boxes.

This amendment would settle that debate by elevating voting to a top-tier constitutional right, similar to freedom of speech. It matters because it would shift the power balance from state governments to individual citizens, potentially leading to more uniform voting rules across the entire country.