Conservative activists are reportedly trying to get tens of thousands of people removed from voter rolls in Texas.
Conservatives in Texas have challenged the eligibility of tens of thousands of people currently registered on the state's voter database, according to an investigation by Votebeat.The research, published by Salon, found the eligibility of 12,000 individuals currently listed as being voters had been challenged by just one person in Travis County, with more than 10,000 also facing challenges in each of Tarrant, Collin and Hayes counties.
She said: 'Even though a challenge is filed, doesn't mean that you will be automatically dropped. There is a process in place to protect the voter who's been challenged.'Votebeat reported campaign group True the Vote, which is based in Houston, has played a key role in challenging voter registrations in Texas as well as further afield. On its website, the campaign claims its objective is to 'ensure free and fair elections in America.
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