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Wisconsin State Representative Tom Tiffany said that states like Ohio, Virginia, and Texas discovered non-citizens on their voter rolls, with some having voted. He emphasized that the SAVE Act "requires proof of citizenship" to vote. Tiffany made his statement in a September 17 post on X.

"Ohio, Virginia, Texas, & other states found non-citizens on their voter rolls, with some even casting ballots," said Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wi). "The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote and ensures non-citizens are removed from voter rolls. But Democrats want to shut down the gov so it does not pass."

According to the Associated Press, Ohio's elections chief, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, referred 597 cases of noncitizens who either registered to vote or cast ballots for potential prosecution. This count is higher than usual but still represents a small portion of the state's electorate. Of these cases, 138 were found to have voted, and 459 registered without voting. These individuals were identified through routine reviews and forwarded to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for further action.

Rep. Tiffany's post | x

The SAVE Act bill mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections. It prohibits states from processing voter registration applications without such proof. States must also take proactive measures to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered and remove noncitizens from voter lists. Additionally, the bill allows for private legal action against election officials who fail to enforce these requirements and establishes criminal penalties. The Election Assistance Commission must issue implementation guidance within 10 days, according to Congress.gov.

Tiffany, representing Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, was elected in May 2020 during a special election. With roots in the district, he grew up on a dairy farm near Elmwood, Wisconsin, and holds a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Before Congress, Tiffany served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate, focusing on tax reduction, job creation, and Second Amendment rights protection.