Georgia Secretary of State opens investigation into voter registration mailers sent to deceased residents

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday that his office has opened an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations after reports that voter registration mailers were sent to deceased Georgians and other ineligible recipients. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, election officials have received numerous complaints about voter registration solicitations being mailed to people who have died. In one unusual case cited by the office, a deceased family dog reportedly received one of the mailers. State officials said they are reviewing whether the mailings violate Georgia law or otherwise undermine confidence in the state’s election system.

The Secretary of State’s Office said third-party voter registration groups frequently conduct mass mail campaigns ahead of major elections but often rely on commercial databases that can contain outdated or inaccurate information, unlike Georgia’s official voter registration system. “Groups like this highlight the unreliability of commercial data,” Raffensperger said in a statement. “Georgia maintains one of the cleanest voter rolls in the nation through continuous list maintenance and citizenship verification. These outside organizations don’t use those standards. Instead, they flood mailboxes with inaccurate solicitations that confuse voters and waste election officials’ time.” Raffensperger also thanked voters who alerted his office to the mailings. “I want to thank the voters who have flagged the inaccurate mailings and sent them to our office,” he said. “Whether checking their ballots for accuracy or keeping their own registration information up to date, voters are a crucial line of defense in election security.” Georgia officials said the issue mirrors problems recently identified in North Carolina, where election officials warned residents about similar mailings from Ready to Register. According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, North Carolina officials said the organization mailed registration forms to deceased individuals, used outdated forms, listed incorrect election office addresses and included QR codes that raised privacy concerns.

Raffensperger criticized the mass mailing campaigns, saying they create confusion while increasing the workload for local election offices. “Whether intentional or simply reckless, these mail campaigns operate like a grift — raising money and generating activity while shifting the costs onto taxpayers, election officials, and voters,” Raffensperger said. “Georgia taxpayers should not have to clean up the mess created by organizations that prioritize volume over accuracy.” The Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging Georgians to verify their voter registration through the state’s My Voter Page and says voters who are already registered at their current address should disregard unsolicited voter registration mailers.

Source: Georgia Secretary of State opens investigation into voter registration mailers sent to deceased residents – CBS Atlanta

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Republicans Investigate Foreign Influence Ties To American Universities

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A group of congressional Republicans are investigating foreign entities aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) allegedly attempting to influence and infiltrate American universities, the Daily Caller exclusively learned. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy and some GOP colleagues are looking into nine universities over alleged foreign ties to the CCP, according to a series of letters obtained exclusively by the Caller. Cassidy is joined by Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks and Republican Michigan Reps. Tim Walberg and John Moolenaar.

Source: EXCLUSIVE: Republicans Investigate Foreign Influence Ties To American Universities | The Daily Caller

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Deputy injured, suspect killed after gunfire erupts during Fannin County call; Texas Rangers investigating

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A deputy is injured, and the suspect is dead after gunfire erupted during a response call in Fannin County on Tuesday, officials said. According to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was responding to a call in the 500 block of County Road 5012 when they were immediately met with gunfire upon arrival. Bullet holes could be seen in the deputy’s vehicle from the CBS News Texas chopper. The deputy’s back windshield also appeared to have been shot out.

A statement from the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), the largest law enforcement association in Texas, said that the deputy was the target of an ambush, and that “multiple rounds fired into the windshield and headrest of the patrol unit.” Officials say the deputy was transported for medical treatment. The suspect involved in the shooting is deceased. The Texas Rangers are on scene and assisting with the investigation. 

Source: Deputy injured, suspect killed after gunfire erupts during Fannin County call; Texas Rangers investigating – CBS Texas

The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
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Eric Swalwell Could Be on the Verge of Being Engulfed in a Sexual Harassment Fiasco

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Source: Eric Swalwell Could Be on the Verge of Being Engulfed in a Sexual Harassment Fiasco

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Over 3 kilograms of the illegal narcotics was seized. Michigan State Police The officers confiscated over 3 kilograms of the illegal narcotics, more than 28,500 pressed fentanyl pills that were created to look like prescription oxycodone 30 mg pills.  State police said there are multiple suspects in custody, pending review by the Wayne County prosecutor’s office.  This investigation was supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant program, which is awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs and U.S. Department of Justice; then administered by the Michigan State Police. 

Source: Over $200,000 worth of illegal narcotics seized in Wayne County investigation – CBS Detroit

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Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file

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Source: Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file | Democrats | The Guardian

Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 13:11