Election officials say MAGA election overhaul unworkable in 2026
The Boston Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- The proposed Save America Act mandates in-person proof of citizenship to register to vote, requires photo ID at polls, and ends mail-in ballots for most voters, potentially disenfranchising millions, according to voting rights advocates.
- Election officials warn the legislation would demand thousands of additional work hours, complex new procedures, and impose criminal penalties on election workers for errors, raising concerns about feasibility and risks to staff.
- The bill is unlikely to pass the Senate due to insufficient votes and bipartisan opposition, though some GOP leaders are considering bypassing the filibuster to advance it.
- Many election administrators emphasize that implementing these changes by the upcoming midterms is unrealistic, with calls for an 18-24 month implementation period to avoid disruption.
