Should the complexity of voting laws excuse individuals who make honest mistakes, or is ignorance of the law not a valid defense?

Absolutely, the complexity of voting laws should account for some leniency towards honest mistakes. It's not just about ignorance of the law; it's about how accessible and understandable these laws are to the average person. Voting is a fundamental right, and while it's important to maintain the integrity of the electoral process, punishing individuals harshly for genuine errors doesn't serve justice—it undermines it. Laws should be clear and voter education should be a priority to prevent these issues in the first place. Holding someone accountable for a complex system they struggled to navigate, especially when their intention was simply to participate in their civic duty, feels more like a failure of the system than of the individual.