SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues
SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues
A voter fills out a ballot at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult for some people to vote.
The SAVE America Act would require voters to present valid photo ID to vote in federal elections, and proof of citizenship to register.