Staff Reports
The Lone Star State is rocking the election integrity boat, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott is at the helm, announcing a grand operation that has successfully weeded out over one million ineligible voters from the state’s rolls. This includes the kind of folks who have no business casting a ballot, such as deceased individuals, people who moved away, and a shocking 6,500 who simply weren’t U.S. citizens. Texas took a firm stance with the signing of Senate Bill 1 in September 2021, sending a clear message that maintaining the sanctity of elections is no joke.
Abbott’s office released a statement boasting that the purging is not just some haphazard effort—it’s a robust, calculated movement aimed squarely at ensuring that every vote cast is legitimate. It’s hard not to appreciate that Abbott and his team have racked up impressive statistics, including hundreds of thousands of names struck from the rolls due to obituaries rather than outlandish voting drives. The sheer scale of this purge has some asking if the Texas voter rolls were acting more like a community bingo game than a serious list of eligible voters.
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ATTENTION TEXAS ‼️
Gov. Abbott: Texas Has Purged Over 1 Million People From Voter Rollshttps://t.co/JzYVKpmZtA pic.twitter.com/1JL1SCnI0t
— Debbie Downer🇺🇦CPTSD Malignant Narc Abuse Srvr (@SharonJ03626335) August 27, 2024
Election integrity has become a rallying cry for conservatives, and Abbott has armed himself with the strongest election laws in the nation to tackle the persistent threats of illegal voting. In a statement reminiscent of a cowboy movie showdown, he declared that illegal voting in Texas will “never be tolerated.” This enthusiastic approach to law and order could almost make you want to kick back with a cold drink and watch the fireworks.
Interestingly, this announcement comes at a time when illegal immigration has surged under the Biden administration, dismantling border security like a house of cards. Border states, particularly Texas, have felt the brunt of this crisis, grappling with the influx of millions crossing over. Abbott’s aggressive purging may be the only way to keep the voting pool clear amid such chaos, especially considering the ongoing gymnastics that border residents have to perform to maintain lawful status.
The trend continues beyond Texas, as other GOP-led states recognize the same imperative. Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin has also taken decisive action to identify and remove over 6,000 noncitizen voters, proving that red states are not just sharing recipes for sweet tea, but rather demonstrating their commitment to electoral integrity. Maricopa County in Arizona has found itself in hot water with lawsuits alleging mismanagement of voter rolls. One can only hope their next move is more like Texas and less like a game of dodgeball at a middle school gym.
As the November presidential election approaches, it’s clear that states are doubling down on removing illegitimate voters from their rolls. Even if some folks find these measures controversial, it’s hard to argue with the logic that every attempt to strengthen voter integrity is a step toward defending democracy itself. So while some may howl in protest, Texans are strutting their stuff, proud of their rigorous stand against ineligible voting.
