The North Carolina State Board of Elections has found approximately 34,000 deceased individuals still listed on the state’s voter rolls. This discovery was part of their efforts to ensure accurate voter registration.
• The deceased individuals were discovered during ongoing checks to verify voters' citizenship.
• Sam Hayes, executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, indicated that this number was higher than expected and highlighted the importance of cross-referencing state and federal databases to uncover such issues.
• Hayes stated that the goal is to maintain accurate voter rolls using all legal methods available.
• North Carolina Representative Mark Harris commented on the findings, labeling it a "failure" in election integrity. He emphasized the need for immediate action to address this issue.
• Harris is advocating for the passage of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, calling election integrity "non-negotiable. "
The revelation of 34,000 deceased individuals on North Carolina's voter rolls raises significant concerns about election integrity. Officials are calling for reforms, including the SAVE Act, to rectify these issues and ensure accurate voter registration moving forward.
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