Potential effects of voter suppression on democracy can be quite severe, undermining citizens' participation and trust in the electoral process. Voter suppression tactics, such as strict identification laws, limited access to polling places, and misinformation campaigns, can disenfranchise marginalized groups, leading to lower voter turnout. This, in turn, skews electoral outcomes and may result in policies that do not reflect the will of the populace. Ultimately, voter suppression erodes the foundations of democracy by diminishing accountability and representation, fostering distrust in the political system and undermining the principle of equal representation.