Sean Kim
Episcopal High School
Abstract
This research paper examines the importance of voting as a critical component of a democratic
process. Voter turnout has thus emerged as one of the most important forms of political participation
and a significant indicator of the state of health of any democracy. However, research demonstrates
that marginalized groups, such as individuals with disabilities, face systemic barriers that limit their
ability to participate in the voting process. Moreover, voting and health are closely related, and voting
disparities may lead to poor overalls in a voting community. Thus, this research examines existing
literature to provide valuable insights into barriers to voting for marginalized communities and
recommend potential barriers. The findings of this research show that voter suppression of
democracy has societal and political implications, such as the lack of representation in government
that leads to the formulation of health policies that may not adequately serve the community of
people with disabilities. These findings have important policy implications for improving turnout in
future elections
