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Alaska Sends 3,000 Citizenship Verification Letters to Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Alaska Sends 3,000 Citizenship Verification Letters to Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The state of Alaska has dispatched over 3,000 letters to voters, requesting them to verify their U.S. citizenship status ahead of the August 18 primary elections. This number is significantly higher than usual, as the process typically flags about 200 names for further review. The Alaska Division of Elections, led by Director Carol Beecher, attributes this surge to outdated data from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) being used during voter roll maintenance. This has resulted in many actual U.S. citizens receiving verification requests. The letters have sparked concerns among state lawmakers, with some constituents who are confirmed U.S. citizens reporting receipt of these letters. The Division of Elections has clarified that the verification process does not disenfranchise voters, as those who do not respond can still vote using a special ballot that requires them to attest to their qualifications.

GOP Officials Dismiss President Trump's Claims of Election Security Threats

GOP Officials Dismiss President Trump's Claims of Election Security Threats

President Trump recently claimed that his administration uncovered significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. election infrastructure, citing threats from countries like China and Venezuela. However, these claims have been met with skepticism from state election officials across the country. During a conference in Boston, officials from 37 states expressed that Trump's address did not present new evidence, and many GOP officials dismissed the claims as outdated information. The Trump administration has been criticized for escalating attacks on the voting process, with some officials suggesting that these claims are a strategy to explain potential GOP losses in the upcoming midterm elections. Despite the administration's assertions, comprehensive studies have shown that illegal voting by non-citizens occurs on a very small scale.

Alaska Erroneously Flags Thousands of Citizens in Voter Roll Purge

Alaska Erroneously Flags Thousands of Citizens in Voter Roll Purge

Alaska has removed approximately 3,000 to 3,500 individuals from its active voter list, citing potential noncitizenship. The removals, based on outdated data from the Division of Motor Vehicles, have mistakenly affected many U.S. citizens. The state's 'motor voter' program, which registers voters during driver's license applications, flagged these individuals. The Division of Elections is addressing the issue by contacting those affected to confirm their citizenship status. The incident has raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement and the accuracy of voter rolls.

House Democrats Join Republicans to Pass Voter ID Legislation Amid Controversy

House Democrats Join Republicans to Pass Voter ID Legislation Amid Controversy

Thirteen House Democrats joined Republicans to pass legislation that includes new voter identification requirements for federal elections. The bill, known as H.R. 7008, combines the Voter ID Act with the Stop Insider Trading Act, creating a package that addresses both election law changes and congressional ethics reforms. This move revives debate over the controversial SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed election overhaul that has faced challenges in the Senate. The legislation requires voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and establishes national voter ID requirements. The bill has sparked significant debate, with some Democrats supporting the stock trading ban but opposing the voter ID provisions.

Alaska Elections Division Official Blocks Journalist's Camera After Senate Race Hearing

Alaska Elections Division Official Blocks Journalist's Camera After Senate Race Hearing

An Alaska elections division official blocked a journalist's camera following a legislative hearing on the U.S. Senate race ballot listing. The incident occurred when a reporter attempted to question the elections director about the decision not to list a candidate's party affiliation on the ballot. The official, Steve Kirch, placed his hand on the camera to prevent filming. The hearing addressed the division's decision to omit party affiliation for candidate Dan J. Sullivan, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. The decision has sparked discussions on public accountability, ballot transparency, and press rights.

Rep. Norma Torres Criticizes President Trump's Election Fraud Claims, Emphasizes Secure Elections

Rep. Norma Torres Criticizes President Trump's Election Fraud Claims, Emphasizes Secure Elections

Rep. Norma Torres, a Democrat from Pomona, has publicly criticized President Trump's recent speech alleging massive election fraud in the United States. Torres emphasized that the facts about the security of U.S. elections remain unchanged and that Americans deserve leaders who respect the truth and their constitutional right to vote. She argued that instead of focusing on changing election rules, the administration should address the everyday challenges faced by American families, such as rising costs and attacks on freedoms. Torres highlighted the importance of supporting local election officials to ensure that every eligible American can vote and that every lawful ballot is counted.

President Trump's Administration Sued by US States Over Election Fund Conditions

President Trump's Administration Sued by US States Over Election Fund Conditions

A coalition of 25 states, led by Rhode Island, California, Illinois, and New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to condition disaster-related funds on the adoption of specific election administration practices. The DHS announced that it would withhold 20% of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant awards unless states implement measures such as using hand-marked paper ballots and conducting manual audits of at least 5% of ballots. The states argue that these conditions exceed federal authority, as the U.S. Constitution assigns states the responsibility of administering federal elections.

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska Elections Official Grabs Camera Amid Controversy Over Ballot Decision

Alaska Elections Official Grabs Camera Amid Controversy Over Ballot Decision

An Alaska elections official was involved in a confrontation with a KTUU photojournalist, where the official placed his hands on the journalist's camera during questioning about a U.S. Senate candidate's party affiliation being removed from the ballot. The incident occurred after Elections Director Carol Beecher's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. The controversy centers on Dan J. Sullivan, a Senate candidate whose party affiliation was stripped from the ballot, leading to legal challenges and public scrutiny.

Schumer Leads Democrats in Preparing for Potential Election Disruptions in 2026

Schumer Leads Democrats in Preparing for Potential Election Disruptions in 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer convened a group of Democratic lawmakers to prepare for potential disruptions in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The meeting, held in a private setting near the Senate chamber, involved rehearsing responses to hypothetical scenarios that could threaten the integrity of the elections. These scenarios included disinformation campaigns leading to voter-roll purges, the deployment of National Guard troops at polling places, and potential failures in election machinery. The exercises are part of a broader Democratic effort to anticipate and mitigate election-related challenges, particularly in light of concerns about actions by President Trump and his supporters. Schumer emphasized the importance of being prepared to prevent any attempts to undermine the electoral process.

New Jersey says software error put 6,600 noncitizens on voter rolls

New Jersey says software error put 6,600 noncitizens on voter rolls

By Doina Chiacu July 21 (Reuters) - Roughly 6,600 people who were not U.S. citizens were accidentally added to New Jersey's voter rolls because of a software error at the state motor vehicles department, but fewer than 400 actually cast ballots in elections since 2023, Governor Mikie Sherrill said

Trump Allies Use New Jersey Voter Registration Error to Push Anti-Voting Agenda

Trump Allies Use New Jersey Voter Registration Error to Push Anti-Voting Agenda

A software error in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission led to the improper registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens as voters. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the error, which occurred between June 2023 and June 2024, and affected fewer than 400 individuals who voted. The Department of Justice has launched a civil rights probe, and Trump allies are using the incident to advocate for the SAVE America Act, which imposes strict voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. The error has sparked political controversy, with Republicans claiming it validates concerns about noncitizen voting, despite the rarity of such occurrences.