The League of Women Voters [Missouri chapter] has just issued an action alert to all of its members, regarding Trump’s voter-suppression commission. Here is the complete statement:<\/p>\n

In regard to the Pence-Kobach Commission Request for Voter Information
\nThe League of Women Voters is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible
\nvoters \u2013 particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or
\nunderserved communities– have the opportunity to exercise their right to
\nvote. Encouraging all eligible voters to participate in our elections is
\nthe mission of the League of Women Voters since its founding almost 100
\nyears ago.<\/p>\n

At this time, the newly appointed Pence-Kobach Commission on Election
\nIntegrity has asked every state to provide sensitive voter roll data,
\nincluding the names, addresses, dates of birth, political party
\naffiliation, past voter history, partial social security numbers of
\nregistered voters and even criminal history. This is a violation of privacy<\/strong>
\n and has implications that threaten voting rights and election integrity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The League has serious concerns about the collection of this personal
\ninformation by the Commission as well the release of the information by the
\nstates. The Commission\u2019s request for voter data should be alarming to any<\/strong>
\n American who values privacy, security, or integrity of our elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are concerned that the Pence-Kobach Commission is laying the groundwork
\nfor potential voter suppression by the wrongful removal of eligible voters
\nfrom the rolls. It appears to be a part of a wider effort of the Commission
\nto suppress the vote and undermine our elections by spreading falsehoods
\nabout our election system.<\/p>\n

We are concerned that this effort by the Commission may lead to dangerous<\/strong>
\n election policy that would limit the eligibility and right of individuals<\/strong>
\n who are fully qualified to vote.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are greatly disturbed that this Commission is undermining the public\u2019s confidence in our elections.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

We are greatly disturbed that this Commission is undermining the public\u2019s confidence in our elections. We\u2019ve already seen thousands of voters around the country cancel their voter<\/strong>
\n registration since the Commission\u2019s request for personal voter information<\/strong>
\n from all 50 states.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Missouri, Secretary of State Ashcroft has agreed to Mr. Kobach\u2019s request
\nfor voter information. We understand that the release will be consistent
\nwith Missouri law limiting what can be released. As we understand it, this
\nincludes name, address, date of birth, county, precinct and voting history
\n(not how you voted but which elections in which you voted). There are
\nspecific conditions in the Missouri statutes which apply to obtaining and
\nusing the information, as well as paying the required fee for any
\norganization requesting the information.<\/p>\n

The League of Women Voters of Missouri urges the Secretary of State to
\nensure that the Kobach Commission follow Missouri law in obtaining and
\nusing the voter information.<\/p>\n

We encourage all Missouri voters to contact the Secretary of State\u2019s office
\nat (573) 751-4936<\/a> or info@sos.mo.gov<\/a> to express your concern.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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