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Speaker backs proof-of-citizenship checks at registration and flags lieutenant governor review of voter rolls
Summary
The Speaker said he supports requiring proof of citizenship at registration, cited a lieutenant governor sample of roughly 400 registrations for further review, and acknowledged concerns about potential disenfranchisement among older voters and others lacking documentation.
During the press availability, reporters pressed the Speaker on proposals to require proof of citizenship when registering or voting. The Speaker said he supports requiring proof of citizenship at registration and referenced polling that, he said, shows majority support for voter ID measures.
He also referenced comments from the lieutenant governor, saying a sample showed approximately 400 registrations…
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