Alaska officials ask voters to verify citizenship after data error
Summary
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to confirm they are U.S. citizens because of a data mistake. This happened before the state’s primary election on August 18. Officials want to make sure only eligible voters are on the list.Key Facts
- More than 3,000 Alaska voters received letters to verify their citizenship.
- The letters were sent ahead of the August 18 primary election.
- A data error between state agencies may have added non-citizens to the voter rolls.
- The Alaska Division of Elections is managing the process.
- Officials held a hearing with state lawmakers about the issue.
- The goal is to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in Alaska elections.
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