Dear Neighbors,

Last week, the Senate took up the 2026 Omnibus Elections Bill—typically a non-controversial piece of legislation, but not this year. As with many large policy proposals, specific provisions and decisions made during debate have raised important questions. Two of those amendment proposals were to remove dead people from being eligible to vote and to allow only legal citizens of the U.S. to vote.

Proposals were brought forward that would have required the removal of deceased individuals from voting records, but those proposals were not adopted. Instead, the current system continues to rely on flagging records rather than removing them, which some believe may leave room for confusion or inconsistency. A similar discussion occurred regarding voter records for individuals who are not legal residents of the United States. Proposals to remove these records were also not included in the final bill, continuing the practice of flagging rather than full removal. These discussions highlight a broader challenge in election policy: balancing accessibility with the need for accurate, up-to-date records. These proposed changes are common-sense measures that would strengthen confidence in elections.

As always, I encourage you to stay informed and engaged—your perspective is an important part of these ongoing conversations. Thank you for taking the time to stay informed.