US Department of Justice Launches Nationwide Voter Roll Cleanup Ahead of 2026 Elections

The U.S. Department of Justice is initiating a comprehensive nationwide effort to update and verify voter registration lists ahead of the 2026 elections, aiming to eliminate outdated, duplicate, and ineligible registrations. This initiative seeks to ensure that only eligible voters participate, reinforcing election integrity across states such as California, Wisconsin, Utah, and New Hampshire. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division has issued notices to these states, emphasizing compliance with federal laws and the importance of accurate voter rolls. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the commitment to fair and secure elections by maintaining precise voter records, contrasting this approach with previous administrations. While some political groups oppose these efforts, arguing that they may suppress voter turnout, advocates contend that accurate voter rolls are fundamental to trustworthy elections. Recent investigations, including those by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, have identified potential ineligible voters, including non-citizens who cast ballots in past elections. Additionally, declassified documents reveal that intelligence agencies failed to fully investigate foreign i...