Murkowski: SAVE Act Could Require $1,000 Trips to Register to Vote
Summary
Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, opposes the SAVE Act, a bill supported by President Donald Trump that requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. She says the bill would make voting much harder for many Alaskans because the state’s large size and limited offices would force some to spend over $1,000 to travel and register in person.Key Facts
- The SAVE Act would require people to prove U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
- Some people would need to show this proof in person to election officials.
- Alaska has only six offices that can accept this documentation, despite its large size.
- About 80% of Alaska’s communities are not connected by roads, making travel difficult.
- Some Alaskans, especially in remote areas like Savoonga, could pay over $1,000 in travel and lodging just to register.
- Alaska has a large Native population, who may have trouble providing birth certificates or other documents.
- Murkowski is concerned the bill could cause voting problems and confusion before the November elections.
- She supports election rules that stop non-citizens from voting but says this bill is not practical for Alaska.
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