NC Identifies 34,000 Deceased Voters
North Carolina deceased voter rolls
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has officially identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals remaining on the state’s active voter registration rolls. This discovery emerged following a comprehensive cross-reference operation between the state’s voter database and the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, known as the SAVE database.
State officials submitted over 7.3 million voter records for this review as part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the precision and security of the state’s electoral system. While the presence of these names raised concerns, election authorities have emphasized that this is a routine aspect of list maintenance rather than an indication of widespread fraudulent activity.
The board stated that the identified registrations likely involve voters who moved out of state and subsequently passed away, complicating standard notification procedures between local health departments and election offices. You can review the official press release from the State Board of Elections here: NCSBE Press Release. Election officials and state auditors have underscored that the identification process is a proactive measure to ensure compliance with federal and state election laws.
Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections, noted that the use of federal tools allows for a higher level of scrutiny than previous local-only methods. The state board is now initiating the verification process with county officials to confirm the status of each flagged individual before proceeding with removal from the voter registration lists.
Supporters of the cleanup effort, including State Auditor Dave Boliek, have characterized this as a vital step toward maintaining public trust and ensuring that only eligible individuals remain registered to vote. Further reporting on the implications of this database comparison can be found through regional coverage: Carolina Journal and WRAL News.
