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    Illegal voting topic of committee hearing in New Mexico

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    Illegal voting topic of committee hearing

    The nine-member U.S. House of Representatives Administration Committee will meet in Las Cruces on Thursday to hear from New Mexicans about undocumented immigrants who vote in the U.S. illegally.

    Only those listed as witnesses can testify, but the public can submit written comments. Las Cruces was chosen because "there has been a considerable amount of debate regarding ID requirements and other election reforms in New Mexico," Salley Collins, assistant press secretary for the Administration Committee, wrote in an e-mail.

    State Rep. Mary Helen Garcia, D-Las Cruces, who will attend the hearing, said she doesn't think the state has a problem with voter fraud. But Sid Goddard, chairman of the Doña Ana County Republican Party, disagreed, saying, "It's appropriate they come to Las Cruces. Given this county and this state's reputation for voting irregularities, it seems like the perfect place for them to take testimony."
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    I've been very concerned about this issue in CA. I wrote our Registrar of Voters in our state and rec'd a letter that appears to be quite strong re following the laws, etc. But he did recommend I also check with the local officials which I plan to do next. I've become so distrustful of our government officials and their ability to protect the integrity of our voting system (among other things).
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    I sent this to my Sec. of State's Election Board.

    To whom it may concern:

    Recently there have been massive voter registration efforts taking place in Latino communities across the state.

    It is rumored that thousands of illegal aliens have already registered to vote in November.

    A recent poll on Telemundo indicated over 25% of illegal aliens intended to vote.

    It is conservatively estimated that 500,000 illegal aliens reside in the state of Georgia. Assuming that 50% are of voting age, that's 62,500 votes, more than enough to have an adverse effect on 'The Will of the People'.

    With voter ID legislation being side-tracked by the courts, what steps are you taking to assure that ineligible voters are denied access to the ballot box?

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

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    http://lcsun-news.com/news/ci_4110141

    Federal committee to meet in Cruces on Thursday

    By Diana M. Alba Sun-News reporter
    Las Cruces Sun-News

    LAS CRUCES — A federal House committee will be in Las Cruces on Thursday seeking testimony about undocumented immigrants voting illegally.

    The nine-member Committee on House Administration will host a field hearing at Memorial Medical Center.

    "The topic is basically non-citizens voting and concerns about that," said Jon Brandt, spokesman for administration panel Chairman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Mich.

    Only people listed as witnesses will be able to participate in the hearing, though the public is welcome to submit written comments, said Salley Collins, assistant press secretary for the administration committee, in an e-mail.

    Collins said the Las Cruces hearing is a follow-up to one held June 22 in Washington, D.C.

    Las Cruces was chosen because "there has been a considerable amount of debate regarding ID requirements and other election reforms in New Mexico," Collins wrote. "The committee wants to further investigate the issue."

    No New Mexico representatives sit on the administration committee.

    The New Mexico Legislature in 2005 passed a measure requiring residents to show one of several forms of identification to vote. Some have argued it's not true voter identification because a verbal or written statement is an acceptable ID form.

    State Rep. Mary Helen Garcia, D-Las Cruces, said she doesn't think the state has a problem with voter fraud.

    "I think New Mexico is fairly well-covered with our paper ballots and our identification we have to present," she said.

    Garcia, who sits on the New Mexico House's election panel, said she'll attend Thursday.

    Sid Goddard, chairman of the Doña Ana County Republican Party, said he's aware of the hearing.

    "It's appropriate they come to Las Cruces," he said. "Given this county and this state's reputation for voting irregularities, it seems like the perfect place for them to take testimony."

    Goddard said the matter isn't partisan and encouraged the public to participate as much as it's allowed.

    After the June 22 hearing, Ehlers said existing laws don't necessarily keep non-citizens from voting, according to a news release.

    "In most states, the process amounts to an honor system, failing to recognize that we cannot rely on the honor of those among us who are inclined to commit fraud," he said. "This is a problem, and it deserves thoughtful attention ... ."

    A Department of Justice report indicates 55 people nationwide from 2002-05 were convicted of voter fraud. Charges ranged from vote-buying to falsely declaring citizenship. None of the cases listed was from New Mexico.

    After its Las Cruces visit, the administration committee will travel to Phoenix for a second hearing later in the day.

    The administration committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the House, along with federal elections.


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