Filling Ginsberg’s seat now disenfranchises voters

THE EFFORT to quickly nominate and confirm a new Supreme Court justice to fill the seat of Justice Ginsburg effectively disenfranchises a large portion of the American electorate. Early and absentee voting is already underway throughout the United States. Up to 40% of the electorate voted early or by absentee ballot in 2018 and estimates show that number will be higher this year. A nomination now would not be before the election. The 2020 election has already started. This nomination should not be pursued until after the winner of the election has been inaugurated.

DAYTON VOORHEES Corrales