Arizona and Virginia voters demand officials fix inaccurate voter rolls.

Voters Demand Action to Correct Inaccurate Voter Rolls in​ Virginia and Arizona

Voters ​in Virginia and Arizona are taking matters into their⁤ own hands by sending ‌letters to their states’ leading election officials, demanding immediate action to correct allegedly inaccurate voter rolls. Supported by the Honest Elections Project (HEP), these letters address concerns that certain localities in both states are violating​ provisions of the ‌National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

The NVRA, passed in 1993, requires states to make a reasonable effort to remove ⁤the⁣ names⁤ of ineligible voters, such as those⁣ who have passed away or ⁤moved, from their⁣ voter ⁣rolls.

Concerns in Arizona

In Arizona, the signatories of the letter claim that a comparison between the U.S. Census Bureau’s⁢ 2017-2021 American Community Survey and publicly available voter roll data reveals troubling discrepancies. They‌ allege‌ that at ⁣least four counties have more registered voters than adult⁣ citizens over the age of 18, and nine counties have voter registration‌ rates exceeding 90% ⁣of adult⁣ citizens over 18. These figures far surpass the national voter registration ‍rate in recent elections. The letter also highlights one county with a voter registration rate ⁤over ⁢80%.

The letter states, “In other words, there are more registered​ voters than‍ eligible voters” in Apache, La Paz, ​Navajo, and Santa Cruz Counties, where voter registration rates exceed 100%.

According to the⁤ U.S. Census⁤ Bureau, 72.7% of the ⁤country’s citizen voting-age population was registered to vote during the 2020 election. The abnormally high registration rates in counties like Cochise and Maricopa, which exceed 90%, raise⁢ concerns about the ‌proper maintenance of Arizona’s voter ⁤rolls.

The ​signatories allege that 14 out of Arizona’s 15 counties have ⁤inflated voter rolls.

Concerns in Virginia

In Virginia, several ⁣voters are making similar claims of inaccurate voter rolls. Using the same methodology​ as the Arizona letter, these citizens assert that 101 localities in Virginia have erroneous voter rolls. They‌ claim that 43 counties and cities have more registered voters​ than adult citizens over 18, and 58 have voter registration rates exceeding 90% of adult‌ citizens over 18.

Earlier this year, the Virginia Department of Elections discovered nearly 19,000 deceased voters on ‍the state’s voter rolls. This finding prompted Virginia Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals ​to announce ⁣the state’s withdrawal from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a voter roll maintenance group that has been‍ accused ​of ⁣inflating ⁣voter rolls.

HEP Executive ​Director Jason Snead⁣ emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls, stating, “Failing to maintain⁤ the voter rolls puts public confidence in the ‌election process at risk and creates ⁣an‍ unnecessary potential for fraud. The law is clear; all states must ensure that they are taking the appropriate steps to⁣ properly maintain voter lists.” He expressed support for ‍the voters in Arizona and ⁤Virginia who are working to make voting easier and cheating harder.

If⁢ Arizona and‌ Virginia fail to address⁤ the concerns raised⁤ in the letters within 90 days, the signatories plan to file lawsuits against their respective states.

Shawn Fleetwood is a​ staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He​ previously served as a state content writer for Convention of‍ States Action,⁣ and his work⁤ has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter⁢ @ShawnFleetwood