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Elections official warns proposed federal citizenship proof could force more in-person registrations
Summary
A public commenter who identified herself as chair of the county elections board told commissioners she feared a pending federal bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship would prevent many people who have changed names from registering by mail or online and would increase demand for in-person registration and staffing needs.
During the public-comment period on Feb. 26, a speaker who identified herself as "chair of the board of the county elections" warned that a proposed federal requirement for proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration could disproportionately affect people who have changed their names and could force more residents to register in person.
"Many of, especially women, do not have those that…
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