Polls show support for GOP-backed election changes ahead of midterms
A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows broad support for some GOP-backed election changes, including removing non-citizens from voter rolls and requiring states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security. The proposals are part of the SAVE America Act, which has drawn opposition from Democrats.
The US House Administration Committee heard testimony on maintaining accurate voter rolls ahead of the midterm elections. Republicans are pushing the SAVE America Act, which would change multiple election procedures, including requiring proof of ID for mail-in ballots and sharing voter data with the Department of Homeland Security. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found overwhelming support for removing non-citizens from voter rolls and majority support for the data-sharing provision. However, Democrats oppose the data-sharing requirement, and critics argue that the proof of ID requirement could slow mail processing. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab said his state already conducts regular voter roll maintenance, while Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon warned that the proof of ID requirement would burden the US Postal Service. The Department of Justice has requested unredacted voter data from multiple states, prompting challenges from Democratic-led states.
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