Ballot Quote by Harlan F. Stone
“The right to participate in the choice of representatives for Congress includes, as we have said, the right to cast a ballot and to have it counted at the general election whether for the successful candidate or not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Opinion, United States v. United States, 1955
The quote affirms that voting rights include both casting a ballot and ensuring it is counted, regardless of the outcome.
In simple terms: Voting means casting and counting a ballot.
Protect every vote.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- civil rights advocacy
- policy reform
- public education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure all votes are counted accurately?
- What safeguards protect ballot integrity?
Counting votes can be hindered by disenfranchisement or fraud.