The Trump administration’s effort to obtain state voter registration data is shaping up to be one of the most significant election law battles ahead of the midterm elections, as federal officials and state governments clash over access to records used to maintain voter rolls. Since May, leadership within the Justice Department has demanded full, unredacted […]
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The Trump administration’s effort to obtain state voter registration data is shaping up to be one of the most significant election law battles ahead of the midterm elections, as federal officials and state governments clash over access to records used to maintain voter rolls.
Since May, leadership within the Justice Department has demanded full, unredacted voter rolls from at least 44 states and the District of Columbia, including records that can contain driver’s license information and partial Social Security numbers. Nicole Kelly, a conservative election attorney and president of the group Save Election Day, said accurate voter lists are fundamental to election administration and public confidence.
