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Misinformation on Voter Registration Spreads Widely Online

Recent claims about skyrocketing voter registrations without photo IDs in key states are debunked by election officials and fact-checkers.

  • A social media post claiming millions registered to vote without photo IDs in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Texas has been widely circulated and debunked.
  • Election officials in the mentioned states confirmed the actual number of such registrations is significantly lower than claimed.
  • The misleading post exploited data from the Social Security Administration, leading to widespread misinformation.
  • High-profile figures, including Elon Musk and Marjorie Taylor Greene, amplified the false claims, increasing their reach.
  • Fact-checking organizations and election officials have worked to correct the misinformation, but the false narrative gained substantial traction online.
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