Written by David E. Smith
On July 22, 2025, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing titled, “Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards.” The hearing focused on the importance of maintaining accurate voter registration lists to protect the integrity of our elections.
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), also known as the “Motor Voter Law,” was designed to increase voter participation in federal elections while also requiring states to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter rolls. Critically, the law prohibits states from removing voters solely for not voting and includes safeguards to prevent wrongful removals.
Despite these requirements, the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) appears to be in violation of the NVRA. Evidence suggests that ISBE has failed to properly maintain a statewide voter registration list, as required by Section 8 of the law….read more from Illinois Family Action.