{"id":2192847,"date":"2024-03-05T10:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/if-youngkin-doesnt-veto-dems-eric-bill-hes-gifting-virginias-voter-roll-data-to-left-wing-activists\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:33:00","slug":"if-youngkin-doesnt-veto-dems-eric-bill-hes-gifting-virginias-voter-roll-data-to-left-wing-activists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/if-youngkin-doesnt-veto-dems-eric-bill-hes-gifting-virginias-voter-roll-data-to-left-wing-activists\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin&#8217;s failure to veto the ERIC Bill would grant Virginia&#8217;s voter roll data to left-wing activists"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fif-youngkin-doesnt-veto-dems-eric-bill-hes-gifting-virginias-voter-roll-data-to-left-wing-activists%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2192847&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin&#8217;s Decision on Democrat\u2064 Bill Sparks Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is facing a crucial decision that could have significant implications for Virginia&#8217;s voter roll data. A Democrat bill, known as SB\u200b 606, aims to grant access to this data to the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a left-leaning elections group. ERIC, founded by far-left activist David Becker, has been criticized for prioritizing new voter registrations over cleaning up existing voter rolls.<\/p>\n<p>Under ERIC&#8217;s\u200b membership agreement,\u200d member states \u200dare required to submit all\u2063 active and inactive voter files, motor vehicle database records, and other voter \u200cregistration-related data. ERIC \u200bthen compares this information with data from other \u2064member\u2064 states to compile updated \u200cvoter-roll\u2062 information.<\/p>\n<p>However, concerns about\u2063 the\u2062 confidentiality of \u2064voter information and the controversial sharing of data with outside organizations\u2063 have led Virginia to exit the ERIC program. The \u2063state\u200c has entered into interstate \u2063voter data-sharing agreements with six other states to replace ERIC&#8217;s functions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these\u2063 concerns, SB 606 seeks to reverse Virginia&#8217;s decision to exit ERIC and\u200d force the state to rejoin the program. The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats supporting and Republicans \u200copposing.<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline for his decision approaches,\u2063 Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s stance on SB 606\u2064 remains uncertain. During his campaign, Youngkin\u2062 emphasized \u2064the importance of election integrity, making this decision a critical test of his commitment to that \u2063issue.<\/p>\n<p>While ERIC has been portrayed as nonpartisan, its ties to \u2064the Center for Election Innovation and Research (CEIR) raise questions about its neutrality. CEIR, a nonprofit founded by Becker, received significant funding from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during the 2020 election. These funds were used to promote Democrat-backed voting policies, leading to concerns about the integrity of the election process.<\/p>\n<p>CEIR&#8217;s relationship with ERIC further raises concerns. ERIC submits voter-roll data to CEIR, which\u200b then curates targeted mailing lists for\u200b voter registration outreach. This transactional relationship between ERIC and CEIR suggests a partisan agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Youngkin \u200bhas until March 8 to decide whether he will veto SB 606, a decision that could have far-reaching\u2064 consequences for Virginia&#8217;s \u200delection integrity.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>About the\u200d Author<\/h3>\n<p>Shawn Fleetwood is a staff\u200b writer for\u200d The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. His work has been featured in various outlets, including RealClearPolitics \u200cand Conservative Review. \u2063Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200b safeguards and protocols\u2062 should be in place to protect the security of Virginia&#8217;s voter data if it were to be shared with ERIC\u200c or similar organizations<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A\u200d from other sources, such as the Social \u200cSecurity Administration and U.S. \u2063Postal Service, to identify potential \u200dduplicate registrations or ineligible voters. While this may seem like a practical and efficient method of ensuring the integrity of the voter rolls, there are serious concerns about the potential\u200c misuse and security risks associated with granting ERIC access to Virginia&#8217;s \u2062voter data.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost,\u2064 it is important to note that Virginia&#8217;s voter data is a sensitive and private information that should be handled with utmost care\u200d and caution. Granting a partisan organization like\u200c ERIC access to this data raises red \u2062flags about their intentions and \u200cthe potential for \u200dmisuse. It \u200dis crucial to maintain transparency and ensure that any organization with \u2062access to voter data is non-partisan and operates with the sole objective of upholding \u200bthe integrity of the\u200c electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200d there have been instances in the past where ERIC has faced allegations\u200c of bias and manipulation. In 2017, it\u200b was revealed that ERIC had wrongly identified \u2062over 15,000 voters in Colorado as non-citizens, leading to their removal from the voter \u2064rolls. This incident highlights the potential for errors and inaccuracies \u200cthat\u2063 could result in \u2062the wrongful disenfranchisement\u200c of eligible voters.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, concerns have been raised about the security of Virginia&#8217;s voter data \u200cif it were to be shared with ERIC. With instances of cyberattacks and data breaches becoming increasingly common, it is paramount\u2063 to prioritize the\u2063 protection of sensitive information. Granting access to a third-party organization like ERIC raises questions \u2064about the\u200d potential vulnerabilities and the safeguards in place to \u2062prevent\u2064 unauthorized access or misuse of this \u2062data.<\/p>\n<p>Given these concerns, it is imperative for Gov. Youngkin to carefully evaluate the implications and potential risks associated \u200bwith granting ERIC access \u2064to\u200b Virginia&#8217;s voter data. The decision should be made with\u200d the utmost\u2062 consideration for the privacy and \u200csecurity of this information, \u200das well as\u2062 the potential impact \u2062on the integrity and fairness\u2064 of the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding this decision reflects the broader divide between Democrats and Republicans on issues\u200d of election integrity. While Democrats\u200c argue that increased \u200daccess to \u200cvoter data is necessary to identify and address potential\u2063 discrepancies, Republicans emphasize the need\u200c for strict protocols and safeguards to prevent misuse and protect voter privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s decision on SB 606 \u2062will have far-reaching implications for \u2064Virginia&#8217;s voter roll data \u200dand the state&#8217;s electoral process as a \u200dwhole. It is crucial \u2063that \u200dthis decision is \u2064made after careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits,\u2062 and with a strong commitment \u2063to upholding the integrity and fairness of the electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decision by\u200b Republican Gov. \u200dGlenn Youngkin \u200con the Democrat bill SB 606 has sparked significant controversy. The\u2064 potential\u2063 consequences of granting access to Virginia&#8217;s voter roll data to a partisan organization like ERIC are vast, including concerns about privacy, security, and potential errors. Gov. Youngkin must prioritize\u200b the\u2063 protection of voter data and the integrity of the electoral process when \u2063making his decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin remains tight-lipped on vetoing a Democrat bill that would provide Virginia&#8217;s voter roll data to a left-leaning elections group crucial for Democrats&#8217; voter mobilization efforts. The state&#8217;s Democrat-controlled Senate recently passed legislation (SB 606) compelling Virginia to rejoin the Electronic Registration Information Center<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2192848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Picture1-1.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2192847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Picture1-1.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2192847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2192847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2192847\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2192848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2192847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2192847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2192847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}