Should You be Concerned About Texas Handing Over Election Information?

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Texas is bucking the trend and will work with the White House in a voter fraud investigation that includes handing over personal voter information, and while that has some nervous, experts say the information is already in the public domain.

"If you've participated in an election, that fact is a public record.  If you register to vote, that fact is public record," Jeff Blaylock, who runs Texas Election Source, tells Newsradio 1200 WOAI.

He says anyone who wants voter data can request it.

So far, 44 states have balked at the request for voter data that includes names, addresses, birthdays, party affiliation, voting history and military status.  In Texas, voters also have a unique voter identification number.  

"It is not a social security number. It's not a driver's license number," he explains.

The opposition to the inquiry is coming from both parties.  The Secretary of State for California, who is a Democrat, is citing political reasons.

“I will not provide sensitive voter information to a commission that has already inaccurately passed judgment that millions of Californians voted illegally,” Alex Padilla said.

President Trump has taken to twitter to voice his opposition.

“Numerous states are refusing to give information to the very distinguished VOTER FRAUD PANEL,” Trump tweeted. “What are they trying to hide?”

It's unclear if the data from Texas would be useful in rooting out voter fraud.  In Dallas County, there is an investigation into mail-in ballot that revolves around someone other than the voter casting that form.


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