How To Protect Your Voting Rights Amid Massive Effort to ‘clean’ voter rolls

A conservative nonprofit, True the Vote, has spurred efforts to challenge voter registrations across the U.S., using an app called IV3 to review and question voter eligibility. This initiative has led to the submission of over half a million challenges resulting in errors and unnecessary strain on election officials. Many of these challenges have targeted vulnerable groups, such as residents of assisted-living facilities and homeless shelters. Critics argue that these actions promote false narratives about voter fraud, waste resources, and risk unlawful disenfranchisement and improper voter removals. Voters are advised to regularly check their registration status on reputable .gov websites and respond promptly to any challenges to protect their voting rights, as some states have waiting periods for voting after registering.

To safeguard your right to vote in the 2024 election:

Verify Your Registration: Regularly check your voter registration status online or through your local election office. Do not click on or provide info to any third party apps or websites, only official state and local government websites.
Respond to Challenges: If your registration is challenged, promptly respond to any notices and provide the necessary documentation to confirm your eligibility.
Stay Informed: Keep updated on local voting laws and any changes that might affect your registration status.
Report Issues: If you encounter problems or believe your rights are being unfairly challenged, report them to your local election officials or voter protection organizations.

Register to vote, request a ballot, or check your status at:
New York State Board of Elections website
Monroe County Board of Elections website
NYS Attorney General Letitia James – Election Protection Hotline
ACLU Know Your Rights – Voting Rights
Staying vigilant and proactive is essential to ensuring your voice is heard in the upcoming elections.

Source: CNN