Josh Church, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, has expressed strong opposition to Senator Lisa Murkowski’s stance on the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act). Church argues that the Act is necessary to ensure election security and prevent non-citizen voting.

Election Integrity

Church claims that the current system in Alaska relies too heavily on trust rather than verification, allowing utility bills as acceptable proof of identity at the polls. He believes that this approach is not secure and can lead to doubt about the legitimacy of elections. Church advocates for documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections, which he believes will close loopholes and prevent abuse.

Murkowski has positioned herself against the SAVE Act, citing concerns that it would disenfranchise lawful voters in rural and Native communities due to difficulties in obtaining necessary documents. However, Church rejects this claim, stating that strong standards and access are not mutually exclusive. He proposes mobile registration units, expanded outreach, and partnerships with tribal organizations to accommodate lawful voters across the state.

A Call to Action

Church emphasizes the importance of election integrity and voter ID, arguing that Murkowski’s opposition to the SAVE Act erodes public confidence in the electoral process. He believes that technology, outreach, and state resources can bridge gaps for rural Alaskans, ensuring that elections are secure and trustworthy.

Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.