States continue to focus on cleaning up voter registration rolls:
“Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a new partnership Friday that will help reduce the potential for voter fraud. Husted’s office will work with the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems to get access to out-of-state death records monthly” from more than 20 states, then purge voters who died out of state from Ohio’s registration rolls.
“About 20 additional states are expected to join, with the aim of all 50 states eventually participating.” More here.
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Out-of-State Death Records to Help Ohio Keep Voter Rolls Current
States continue to focus on cleaning up voter registration rolls:
“Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a new partnership Friday that will help reduce the potential for voter fraud. Husted’s office will work with the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems to get access to out-of-state death records monthly” from more than 20 states, then purge voters who died out of state from Ohio’s registration rolls.
“About 20 additional states are expected to join, with the aim of all 50 states eventually participating.” More here.
Virginia Expands Acceptable Voter IDs, Sending Free IDs to All Registered Voters – Progressives Still Complain
Virginia’s NBC12 reports, “In fact, while the Virginia bill tightened the requirements at the polls, it actually expanded what you could show to prove your identity. Currently a Virginia Voter ID card, a driver’s license, Social Security card, government-issued ID or a photo ID from your place of employment are all accepted. The new law would also allow utility bills, paychecks, bank statements, government checks or a current Virginia college ID. In an effort to make sure everyone who wants to vote can, McDonnell is issuing an Executive Order requiring the Board of Elections to send new voter ID cards to every single registered voter in Virginia.” Not satisfied that the allegedly-suppressive photo ID requirement is eliminated, liberals now complain about the cost: “The liberal group ‘ProgressVA’ was not impressed with McDonnell’s efforts to soften the impact of the new restrictions. They called the move a waste of taxpayer funds.” Because liberals are always concerned about wasting taxpayer funds. Read Governor McDonnell’s press release (including complete list of acceptable IDs) and Executive Order, and ProgressVA’s response, here.
Virginia Expands Acceptable Voter IDs, Sending Free IDs to All Registered Voters – Progressives Still Complain
Virginia’s NBC12 reports, “In fact, while the Virginia bill tightened the requirements at the polls, it actually expanded what you could show to prove your identity. Currently a Virginia Voter ID card, a driver’s license, Social Security card, government-issued ID or a photo ID from your place of employment are all accepted. The new law would also allow utility bills, paychecks, bank statements, government checks or a current Virginia college ID. In an effort to make sure everyone who wants to vote can, McDonnell is issuing an Executive Order requiring the Board of Elections to send new voter ID cards to every single registered voter in Virginia.” Not satisfied that the allegedly-suppressive photo ID requirement is eliminated, liberals now complain about the cost: “The liberal group ‘ProgressVA’ was not impressed with McDonnell’s efforts to soften the impact of the new restrictions. They called the move a waste of taxpayer funds.” Because liberals are always concerned about wasting taxpayer funds. Read Governor McDonnell’s press release (including complete list of acceptable IDs) and Executive Order, and ProgressVA’s response, here.
Kansas’ Interstate Cross Check Project Targets Double Voting Fraud
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is leading a multi-state effort to clean up voter registration rolls and prevent double voting across state lines. The Interstate Cross Check Project, or Kansas Project, includes a database shared with 14 other states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Tennessee, with six more states considering joining. “Double voting is a real common form of voter fraud. But it’s easy to discover and to prosecute. You have a rock-solid legal case that the crime was committed.” The Washington Times also reports that Kansas has the most comprehensive voting integrity laws in the nation. “Voters must show a valid photo ID at the polls and a verified signature and photo ID when registering for absentee ballots. A third requirement – proof of U.S. citizenship – will not be enforced until January 2013.” Kobach responds to suggestions that voter ID laws “suppress” minority voters: “I think that’s a ludicrous charge. It’s so patently absurd to argue that requiring a photo ID in order to vote is racist… that a person’s skin color affects his ability to go down to an office and get a free photo ID.”
Kansas’ Interstate Cross Check Project Targets Double Voting Fraud
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is leading a multi-state effort to clean up voter registration rolls and prevent double voting across state lines. The Interstate Cross Check Project, or Kansas Project, includes a database shared with 14 other states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Tennessee, with six more states considering joining. “Double voting is a real common form of voter fraud. But it’s easy to discover and to prosecute. You have a rock-solid legal case that the crime was committed.” The Washington Times also reports that Kansas has the most comprehensive voting integrity laws in the nation. “Voters must show a valid photo ID at the polls and a verified signature and photo ID when registering for absentee ballots. A third requirement – proof of U.S. citizenship – will not be enforced until January 2013.” Kobach responds to suggestions that voter ID laws “suppress” minority voters: “I think that’s a ludicrous charge. It’s so patently absurd to argue that requiring a photo ID in order to vote is racist… that a person’s skin color affects his ability to go down to an office and get a free photo ID.”
Texas Voter ID Trial Still Set for July 9, Despite DOJ Attempts to Delay
Texas Attorney General Abbott’s office issued a statement on Friday’s decision: “This morning, the partisans who oppose Texas’ Voter ID law once again attempted to delay the trial date—and the inevitable enforcement of the State’s photo identification requirement. The State of Texas continues to urge the Court proceed to trial in so that the Voter ID law can be implemented in time for the November elections. When the Court asked the Department of Justice if it had sufficient information to proceed as scheduled, Justice Department lawyers confirmed that they have been provided the information necessary for a July 9th trial date. Texas will continue to move as quickly as possible to ensure the Voter ID law can be implemented before the election in November.”
Texas Voter ID Trial Still Set for July 9, Despite DOJ Attempts to Delay
Texas Attorney General Abbott’s office issued a statement on Friday’s decision: “This morning, the partisans who oppose Texas’ Voter ID law once again attempted to delay the trial date—and the inevitable enforcement of the State’s photo identification requirement. The State of Texas continues to urge the Court proceed to trial in so that the Voter ID law can be implemented in time for the November elections. When the Court asked the Department of Justice if it had sufficient information to proceed as scheduled, Justice Department lawyers confirmed that they have been provided the information necessary for a July 9th trial date. Texas will continue to move as quickly as possible to ensure the Voter ID law can be implemented before the election in November.”
More on Shelby: “It’s highly likely we will take this case to the Supreme Court”
“It’s highly likely we will take this case to the Supreme Court,” said Edward Blum, director of the Project on Fair Representation, a legal defense fund that backed the challenge in Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder. “The opinion is disappointing but not unexpected.” Blum said, “Judge Stephen Williams’ comprehensive dissent hits the bullseye. The coverage formula is stuck in an `irrational 1960s time warp that does not take into account the remarkable racial progress in the covered states during the last 40 years.’” More at The BLT: “DC Circuit Upholds Key Section of Voting Rights Act”
More on Shelby: “It’s highly likely we will take this case to the Supreme Court”
“It’s highly likely we will take this case to the Supreme Court,” said Edward Blum, director of the Project on Fair Representation, a legal defense fund that backed the challenge in Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder. “The opinion is disappointing but not unexpected.” Blum said, “Judge Stephen Williams’ comprehensive dissent hits the bullseye. The coverage formula is stuck in an `irrational 1960s time warp that does not take into account the remarkable racial progress in the covered states during the last 40 years.’” More at The BLT: “DC Circuit Upholds Key Section of Voting Rights Act”