Election Integrity: The Battle over Noncitizen Voting

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes criticized a Republican push against noncitizen voting, calling it a fake problem that hurts eligible voters. He, along with other election officials, testified before Congress, emphasizing the rare occurrence of noncitizen voting and the impact of misinformation on election security.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes criticized a Republican-led effort against noncitizen voting, calling it a 'fake problem' that disenfranchises eligible voters, during a congressional hearing on election integrity.

Fontes and other officials from battleground states testified about the adverse impact of misinformation and the rarity of noncitizen voting in the U.S., noting that it undermines public confidence and provokes threats against election workers.

Lawmakers debated a measure to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, which Democrats argue is a tactic to cast doubt on election legitimacy. Despite partisan clashes, both sides affirmed their commitment to secure, free elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)