Justice Department Reveals 260,000 Dead Individuals Still Registered To Vote
MOUNTAIN BROOK, ALABAMA - MARCH 5: A voter leaves a polling place after casting their ballot in the state's primary on March 5, 2024 in Mountain Brook, Alabama. 15 States and one U.S. Territory hold their primary elections on Super Tuesday, awarding more delegates than any other day in the presidential nominating calendar. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced new findings from the Justice Department’s nationwide voter roll audit. According to the department’s analysis, federal investigators have identified 260,000 deceased individuals still listed on voter rolls across various states.
Dhillon emphasized that these inaccuracies in voter registration data are critical concerns for election integrity. She stated that fourteen states are currently facing legal action due to non-compliance with federal transparency requirements regarding voter registration records. Additionally, four other states have voluntarily submitted their voter data and initiated cleanup procedures based on the department’s request.
The most significant issue highlighted by Dhillon is North Carolina, where officials plan to remove over one hundred thousand outdated or invalid registrations immediately. “We will not stop until this project is complete,” said Dhillon regarding the effort to clean up the rolls.
State officials have expressed concerns about how voter information collected by federal authorities might be used and whether their privacy rights are being adequately protected. However, Dhillon firmly dismissed these worries, reiterating that transparency in election processes is essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring fair elections.
