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March 28, 2023

Texas considers scrapping ERIC, its voting security system

Texas considers scrapping ERIC, its voting security system
Johnathan Maxwell
Johnathan Maxwell

Texas is considering abandoning the Election Registration Information Center (ERIC), a multi-state voter registration system designed to eliminate duplicate, deceased and suspicious registrations. The move comes amid concerns that the state lacks a replacement for the vital security tool.

The ERIC system was developed over several years and has been used by 30 states in the US. Its sophisticated algorithms use data from various sources to identify voter records that may be fraudulent or inaccurate. The information is then shared among participating states, allowing election officials to maintain accurate voter rolls.

However, Texas officials are now questioning whether the benefits of ERIC outweigh its costs. Critics argue that it does not provide enough value for money given its relatively low detection rate of irregularities. Moreover, some contend that it could compromise voters' privacy if sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.

The potential loss of ERIC would leave Texas without an effective tool for verifying voter registrations across multiple jurisdictions. It remains unclear what alternative solutions exist should Texas decide to discontinue using ERIC at this time.

In response to growing concerns about election integrity and cybersecurity risks nationwide, many states have invested in new technologies and processes aimed at improving their voting systems' accuracy and reliability. In contrast, some lawmakers in Texas seem content with relying on outdated methods that lack robust security features.

Without a reliable means of detecting fraudulent or misleading voter records, electoral outcomes may become subject to manipulation or influence by malicious actors seeking to undermine democratic processes.

Texas officials must carefully weigh their options before deciding whether or not to scrap this important safeguard against electoral fraud as they risk compromising democracy's cornerstone - free and fair elections.