Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears recently appeared on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo. They discussed a troubling lawsuit from the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) against Virginia for trying to clean up its voter rolls.
Earlier this month, the DOJ announced it is suing Virginia for removing non-citizens from its voter lists. This move raises serious questions about who really cares about election integrity.
The DOJ claims that Virginia’s actions violate federal laws, specifically the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). According to them, states must finish systematic programs aimed at cleaning up their voter registration lists no later than 90 days before an election. The law aims to ensure that only eligible voters can cast ballots.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke stated that by canceling registrations close to Election Day, Virginia risks disenfranchising qualified voters and creating confusion among citizens. It sounds like a classic case of government overreach—interfering in state matters when they should be supporting efforts to keep elections fair and secure.
Governor Youngkin Stands Firm on Election Integrity
This lawsuit comes just two months after Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) issued an executive order focused on bolstering election security ahead of the 2024 elections. His administration is clearly committed to protecting against fraud and ensuring every vote counts—something we should all support regardless of party affiliation.
Governor Youngkin criticized the DOJ’s lawsuit, pointing out that these laws have been around for years and were even backed by Democrats in the past. So why now? Is it because they’re worried about losing control?
The Shocking Numbers Behind Virginia’s Voter Rolls
During her interview, Winsome Sears revealed some shocking statistics about Virginia’s voter rolls. She mentioned finding over 6,000 individuals who identified as non-citizens still listed as voters! That’s right—thousands of people who shouldn’t even be voting are somehow making their way onto our electoral rolls.
But it doesn’t stop there; she also highlighted cases where deceased individuals had remained on the rolls since as far back as 1960! How does this happen? It seems like a recipe for disaster when it comes to maintaining accurate voting records.
This cleanup effort isn’t just a bureaucratic exercise; it’s essential for maintaining trust in our electoral system. If we allow non-citizens or deceased individuals to remain registered, how can we expect anyone to believe in the integrity of our elections?
Why Is The Biden Administration Pushing Back?
So why is the Biden-Harris DOJ fighting so hard against efforts like those being made in Virginia? It raises eyebrows when you consider their track record regarding election issues. Are they more interested in protecting votes or pushing political agendas?
The pushback feels less about safeguarding democracy and more about keeping certain groups happy—even if it means risking fair elections across America.
It’s time we ask ourselves: Shouldn’t every citizen feel confident that only eligible voters are participating in our democracy? Isn’t it common sense that states should have the authority—and responsibility—to maintain accurate voter registration lists?
As Virginians stand firm behind their elected officials working tirelessly toward transparency and accountability within their voting systems, one thing becomes clear: We need leaders willing to fight back against unnecessary federal interference!
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