Federal Election Bill Not Expected to Affect North Dakota

(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – A federal election security bill gaining traction in Congress wouldn’t affect North Dakota if it passes, according to the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office.

The SAVE America Act, as currently written, would require every American voter to provide proof of citizenship when they register to vote. Voters would also have to present valid photo ID when they vote in federal elections.

Additionally, the bill would also require voters to fill out an application to vote by mail and direct states to regularly audit their voter rolls for noncitizens, among other mandates.

The proposal includes an exemption for North Dakota, the only state that doesn’t have voter registration, said Deputy Secretary of State Sandy McMerty.