Concerns Rise Over Voter Roll Integrity and Foreign Access to US Election Data
Recent statements raise significant concerns about the management of voter rolls and the integrity of election data handling in the United States. Contrary to some beliefs, the software company responsible for election technology does not directly add voters to the official voter rolls; this task falls to state government employees. This distinction suggests that issues in voter roll management may stem from human action rather than software glitches.
Adding to these concerns, the New Jersey Governor has acknowledged the possibility that election machines can experience glitches. This comment has prompted questions about the credibility of claims previously dismissed, including those aired by Fox News regarding Dominion voting machines. It has even led to hypothetical discussions about whether Fox News might have grounds to seek reimbursement if the machines are found flawed.
A particularly pressing issue is the fact that the software vendor supplying election technology is a company based in France. This situation potentially exposes US voter data to foreign workers and raises questions about whether this sensitive information might be stored on servers outside the United States. Such scenarios present considerable security risks that warrant thorough examination.
Furthermore, there is growing unease about state-issued identification practices. Concerns have been voiced regarding how individuals who may not reside legally in the United States can obtain driver's licenses and official IDs. Unlike other countries, where residency is typically required for such documentation, some US states reportedly issue these credentials with fewer restrictions. This irregularity feeds into broader apprehensions about systemic corruption penetrating deeply into state governments.