Election officials from battleground states are pushing back against the false narrative that noncitizens are voting in large numbers ahead of the 2024 election. They detailed how they ensure only Americans vote, with measures like automatic voter registration in Michigan and documentary proof of citizenship requirements in Arizona. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stressed proactive audits to verify citizenship, while Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson debunked the myth of noncitizen voting. Despite efforts to combat conspiracy theories, such as labeling containers transparently to increase transparency, some misinformation still spreads, like false claims about Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs being inside a tabulation center when she wasn’t. Overall, election officials are working to uphold the integrity of the election system and ensure that only eligible voters participate in elections, particularly in swing states where the issue of noncitizen voting has been a focal point for some politicians.
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