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GOP Bill Targets Non-Citizen Voting in Federal Elections

09 June 2026 10:58

The Election Security Partnership Act, introduced by Senators Graham and Blackburn, aims to prevent illegal aliens from voting in federal elections by incentivizing states to verify voter rolls through DHS's SAVE program. - The bill provides supplemental federal funding to states that submit voter registration lists to DHS for verification.

- Currently, 26 states participate in the SAVE program, which identifies non-citizens on voter rolls. - Senator Graham criticized Democrat-led states for lacking election integrity measures.

- The legislation seeks to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

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