A group in Georgia, led by former Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her organization, Greater Georgia, is pressuring Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to release the results of a voter roll audit that was announced over the summer. The audit, known as the “SAVE audit,” was aimed at checking for noncitizens who may have registered to vote in the state. Raffensperger had previously stated that the audit was completed, and he assured residents that only American citizens were voting. However, Loeffler and her group are calling for the release of the audit results to provide transparency and peace of mind to voters, particularly amid concerns about noncitizens registering to vote in multiple states.
Loeffler expressed concerns about the potential for illegal immigrants to have registered and voted in Georgia, especially with millions of illegal immigrants entering the country since 2021. She emphasized the need for confirmation that non-citizens are not participating in elections in the state, particularly as early voting was already underway. Loeffler’s group is advocating for Raffensperger to fulfill his promise of transparency by releasing the results of the citizenship audit, citing examples from other states like Virginia, Ohio, and Texas that have discovered noncitizens on their voter rolls. The goal is to ensure that only American citizens are deciding American elections.
Raffensperger had initially announced the SAVE audit as a crucial step in maintaining election security and integrity in Georgia. The audit aimed to prevent noncitizens from registering and voting in the state by verifying citizenship status before allowing voter participation. The consequences for noncitizens who register to vote in Georgia are severe, including prison sentences of up to 10 years and fines of up to $100,000. Despite the completion of the audit, Loeffler’s group is demanding the release of the full results to build trust in the electoral process and reassure voters that their voices are protected.
The issue of noncitizens potentially registering and voting in Georgia has raised concerns among voters, especially as the state’s early voting period was underway. Loeffler highlighted the need for transparency and timely release of the audit results to provide voters with peace of mind. The pressure on Raffensperger to make the audit results public comes in the midst of a highly contested election season, with Georgia being a key battleground state. Ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and preventing any noncitizen influence on the outcome of elections is critical for upholding democracy and maintaining public trust in the system.
The push for the release of the audit results coincides with the early voting period in Georgia, which runs through Nov. 1. As voters head to the polls, the issue of noncitizen participation in elections remains a prominent concern. Raffensperger’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the matter. The call for transparency in the electoral process and verification of voter eligibility underscores the importance of upholding the integrity of elections and safeguarding the democratic principles that underpin the American political system. As the election season progresses, the outcome of the audit and any actions taken to address concerns about noncitizen voting in Georgia will be closely watched by voters and advocates for election integrity.
