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Why I'm Voting Against the SAVE America Act
Why I'm Voting Against the SAVE America Act
I believe in its objectives, but it's too draconian, especially for voters in remote parts of Alaska.
By Lisa Murkowski
President Trump made his case for the SAVE America Act on Thursday, claiming the security of our elections is at stake.
While I support the bill's core tenets—ensuring that only American citizens vote and requiring identification when voting—I remain opposed to it. Why? Because it would have serious negative effects in Alaska, and the current text doesn't allow for the time and resources needed for proper implementation.
As written, the SAVE America Act isn't a simple fix to safeguard elections, as proponents claim. It would impose costly new barriers and prevent some, perhaps many, from voting, while also creating chaos before the November elections. This despite the absence of any significant abuses of these systems in Alaska or across the nation.
Many of my fellow Alaskans are not on the road system and they'd have to buy plane tickets and possibly even stay in hotels in order to register to vote.