Alabama, Michigan Remove Over 800,000 Inactive Voter Registrations

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced the successful implementation of a new voter integrity database, AVID, which has resulted in the removal of nearly 500,000 names from the state's voter rolls. This system, developed to replace the outdated ERIC, cross-references data from various sources, including the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service, to identify deceased voters or those who have moved. Meanwhile, in Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson revealed that over 318,000 inactive voter registrations will be canceled, contributing to a total of more than 1.1 million purged since she took office in 2019. Both states emphasize the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls while adhering to state and federal laws. Benson criticized the proposed federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, arguing it would undermine voting rights. The ongoing efforts in both states highlight a national focus on election integrity and voter roll maintenance.