Election deniers are ramping up their efforts to disrupt the upcoming November election, mobilizing supporters and utilizing new technology to challenge voter rolls and target election officials. What was once considered fringe has now become mainstream within the Republican Party, with groups like True the Vote leading the charge.
In a recent webinar led by Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote, activists were instructed on how to monitor polling places, challenge voter rolls, and utilize IV3, a software tool designed to automate voter challenges. These groups believe that voter rolls are riddled with fraudulent registrations and are determined to clean them up, despite the minimal impact these alleged fake registrations have on actual election outcomes.
Senior politics writer David Gilbert, who attended two True the Vote webinars, shed light on the group’s tactics and their push to mobilize supporters to challenge voter rolls on a hyperlocal level. The software they use, IV3, allows individuals to flag and challenge voter registrations without substantial evidence, creating a dangerous environment for both voters and election workers.
The implications of these efforts are significant, as they pose a threat to the integrity of the election process and create a hostile environment for those involved. As election workers and voters face threats and harassment, it is crucial to understand the impact of these groups and their disruptive tactics on the upcoming election.