Why federal efforts to get sensitive voter data face resistance

By: John J. Martin

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,219

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began sending letters to state governments demanding copies of statewide voter registration lists. The request was unprecedented: It demanded not only publicly available voter data, such as names and addresses, but also sensitive information, including driver’s license and Social Security numbers.

That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment …

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