Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThis commission is not meant to ensure that America’s voter rolls are accurate. For years, he has operated an “Interstate Crosscheck” system, which purports to compare voter rolls in about 30 states, in order to identify possible double registrants. Ensuring that voter rolls are accurate and up-to-date is a worthy goal. A reliable system that automatically updates voter rolls when people move could be an innovative way both to maintain the accuracy of rolls and to help voters participate without unnecessary bureaucratic headaches. During the presidential transition, Mr. Kobach was photographed meeting with Mr. Trump and carrying a document that appeared to propose amending the federal motor-voter law, a document that he has refused to make public.

Source: New York Times July 04, 2017 00:37 UTC