Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose leads the Buckeye State's efforts to remove noncitizens from voter rolls, emphasizing the importance of ensuring only American citizens participate in elections.
Ohio is actively purging "noncitizens" from its voter rolls, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is leading the effort, argues that "American elections are for American citizens" and that it is essential to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
This initiative aligns with the recently passed SAVE Act, co-sponsored by Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of New York. The legislation aims to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections. Tenney emphasized the need for states to control election laws and ensure that only citizens cast ballots.
Ohio Purges 'Noncitizens' from Voter Rolls, Upholding "American Elections for American Citizens
She stressed the importance of "solidifying the concept of one citizen, one vote" and condemned Democrats for undermining the sanctity of the right to vote by allowing non-citizens to participate in elections.
Under the SAVE Act, voters would be required to provide proof of citizenship through various forms of identification, including passports, government-issued IDs, military IDs, or birth certificates. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed the significance of the vote, stating that it represented a crucial decision for lawmakers.
Ohio Purges 'Noncitizens' from Voter Rolls, Upholding "American Elections for American Citizens
"Should Americans and Americans alone determine the outcome of American elections?" he questioned. "Or should we allow foreigners and illegal aliens to decide who sits in the White House and in the People's House and in the Senate?"
Democratic leadership opposed the bill, arguing that it would impose an excessive burden on countless Americans. However, Tenney countered that such arguments undermined the sacred right to vote and disillusioned new citizens who were eager to participate in fair elections.
Ohio Purges 'Noncitizens' from Voter Rolls, Upholding "American Elections for American Citizens
She criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for potentially rejecting the legislation and accused him of disregarding constitutional principles by not recognizing that only citizens should be eligible to vote.
The passage of the SAVE Act has been widely lauded by conservatives, who see it as a victory for election integrity and every American citizen. Heritage Action for America Executive Vice President Ryan Walker commended the vote, emphasizing the need to prevent illegal alien invasion from diluting the power of American votes.
Ohio Purges 'Noncitizens' from Voter Rolls, Upholding "American Elections for American Citizens
Walker highlighted that conservatives prioritize community security and election security, while the left supports open borders and open ballot boxes for illegal aliens.
Despite the controversy surrounding the voter roll purges and the SAVE Act, Ohio and other states remain committed to ensuring that only eligible citizens participate in elections. They argue that this is essential for preserving the sanctity of democracy and upholding the principle that American elections should be for American citizens.
