I think only landowners (male and female) should have the right to vote — and I do mean owners of land. Owners of condo and coop units need not apply; they’re as unworthy of the vote as renters.
Actually, make that landowners who also own cars/trucks.
Wait, make that landowners who also own cars/trucks and have a minimum investment portfolio of $500,000.
Plus: Voting is mandatory for those who qualify. Miss even one local board of education election or off-year primary and you’re out.
That’s what Ancient Rome had. You had to own land to not only vote, but also owning land would mean you would serve in the legions if you are well and able. The legions were made up of mainly landowners.