Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:
"Here is yet another reason why New York State should require identification to vote. Thankfully law enforcement investigated this latest incident, involving a 45-year-old non-citizen who illegally voted in the November 2020 election in Saratoga County, according to a federal court filing.
New York remains one of the few states without any form of voter identification requirement. That is unacceptable. Every legal voter—regardless of party—deserves to know their vote is protected and not canceled out by fraud or abuse.
Democrats continue to undermine election integrity—not only by pushing noncitizen voting but by relentlessly opposing basic voter ID laws.
In March, the New York State Court of Appeals made the right decision in striking down Democrats’ dangerous law allowing over 800,000 noncitizens to vote in New York City elections. This unconstitutional attempt to dilute the voice of American citizens was an egregious attack on our Republic. Voting is a fundamental right reserved for citizens, as clearly outlined in our state constitution.
I will continue to fight to safeguard our elections, protect the rights of lawful citizens, and demand accountability from those who try to compromise the security and integrity of our democratic process. It’s time for New York to act.
We NEED voter ID now."
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