Alaska voters got unusual citizenship-check letters before the August primary
Alaska election officials sent 3,048 voters letters asking them to verify citizenship before the August 18 primary after a DMV data check produced an unusually large list, raising concerns from lawmakers and voting-rights groups. (sources: www.ksl.com)
The state of Alaska has sent out letters to about 3,000 voters asking them to confirm their citizenship. This initiative is part of the preparations for the upcoming elections.
- The letters were sent to voters ahead of the August primary elections.
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns regarding the implications of this citizenship verification process.
- The letters include details on how voters can respond to verify their citizenship.
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