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Hillary Scholten: “Voter fraud in the US is less likely than being struck by…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Published | Video Starts at 01:28

It is already illegal for non citizens to vote in federal elections, as it should be. Voter fraud is serious business and should be punished to the maximum extent of the law. But it's also extremely rare. Voter fraud in the US is less likely than being struck by lightning. This bill is not about stopping illegal voting. It's about adding new bureaucratic hurdles that make it even harder for eligible American citizens to participate in our democracy. (01:28–01:32)

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Asserts the rarity of voter fraud in the United States.

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