Iowa Shares Sensitive Voter Data with DOJ Amidst Election Integrity Concerns
Iowa’s Secretary of State, Paul Pate, has confirmed the transfer of voter registration data, including sensitive personal information, to the U.S. Department of Justice. This action is being taken to comply with federal law, despite concerns over data privacy, as the DOJ has stated its intention to use the information to identify deceased or noncitizen voters. While Iowa will provide the data, the state will continue to adhere to its own laws regarding voter list maintenance, rather than agreeing to automatically cancel registrations based on federal findings. This decision places Iowa among numerous states that have either complied with or contested the DOJ’s requests for voter data.
John Q. Hosedrinker