Summary
Minnesota officials are revising the state’s automatic voter registration system after identifying around 1,000 potentially problematic entries ahead of the presidential election. These flagged registrations, which include individuals who may not meet the legal voting criteria, will be marked as “inactive” until their eligibility can be confirmed.
The automatic voter registration system in Minnesota allows residents to be registered to vote when they apply for state-issued IDs, such as driver’s licenses. However, this process does not currently require verification of citizenship or other eligibility criteria at the time of registration. Following concerns raised by Republican lawmakers regarding the integrity of the voter rolls, state officials are implementing additional quality assurance measures. These include a two-tier review of documentation submitted to ensure that only eligible individuals are registered. The changes come as Minnesota prepares for a contentious presidential election, with early voting set to begin shortly.
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