Multiple states across the country have acknowledged that illegal immigrants have appeared on their voter rolls and, in some cases, have cast ballots. Regardless of the number, these cases reinforce what many Americans have long believed: election integrity matters. Confidence in our elections is essential to maintaining trust in our republic, and South Carolinians deserve to know that election laws are being enforced and that only eligible citizens are voting.

Here in South Carolina, we’ve taken that responsibility seriously. Our General Assembly has passed strong election integrity laws to make our elections among the most secure in the nation. To vote in South Carolina, you must present a current and valid photo ID. For years, I have fought to protect our elections and successfully defended our voter ID law in federal court. Despite claims from the Left, this law does not disenfranchise lawful voters. It protects every legal vote. South Carolina has helped lead the way on election integrity, but Congress must now do its part to secure our federal elections.