A seventh state has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office.
The Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) compares voter files with other states to identify duplicates.
Kentucky was the latest state to sign an MOU, bringing the total number to seven states.
“WHEREAS, the States recognize the importance of preventing voting fraud and of preserving the integrity of the electoral process,” the MOU states. “WHEREAS, the States acknowledge that the sharing of voter registration data is a critical tool in detecting and preventing voter fraud.”
Allen said he is pleased that Kentucky is helping ensure voter rolls are cleaner and more accurate.
“I want to thank my team here in Alabama and the team at the Kentucky State Board of Elections who worked incredibly hard on this MOU,” said Allen. “Their efforts will further our goal of ensuring elections are fair, secure, and transparent. Through AVID, thousands of potentially ineligible voters have been identified, and I look forward to seeing the progress we will make as a result of this MOU.”
AVID replaced the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) program. AVID uses cross-checking with other states, data from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the USPS National Change of Address file and social security death information.
“On the campaign trail, I promised that my first official act as Secretary of State would be withdrawing Alabama from ERIC, and I did just that. My team and I have worked incredibly hard to develop and implement an Alabama-based solution that delivers the cleanest and most accurate voter file in the country.” Allen explained.
Other states with AVID MOUs are Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Allen recently removed 3,251 non-citizen voters from Alabama’s voter rolls, which prompted a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ claimed Allen violated the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by removing voters 90 days before federal elections. The changes were announced 84 days before the election.
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