Which amendments guarantee or address voting rights?

The amendments that specifically guarantee or address voting rights are the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments.

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude." This was a significant step towards inclusive voting rights after the Civil War.

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, guarantees women the right to vote, marking a crucial milestone in the women's suffrage movement and expanding voting rights to women nationwide.

The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections, which were often used as a means to disenfranchise low-income voters, particularly African Americans and other minorities.

The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowers the voting age to 18 years, ensuring that younger citizens have the right to participate in the electoral process.

These amendments collectively represent critical advancements in the fight for voting rights and reflect the ongoing struggle to ensure that all citizens can participate in democracy, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or age.