Georgia portal for removing voters from the rolls worries Democrats

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a program that would allow voters to cancel a voter registration.

The system was intended to help those registered in Georgia update their voter registration status if, for example, they move out of state and no longer qualify to vote in the Peach State .

Democrats and voting rights advocates were quick to denounce the cancellation portal, arguing that the portal will allow voter challenge activists to further target and disenfranchise Georgia residents.

On the first day the portal went live, a glitch in the system allowed anyone to view a voter’s date of birth, Social Security number.

“Considering how the leak came while a new voter cancellation portal was launched is gravely concerning. Everyone who wants to exercise their freedom to vote this November should check their voter registration status and help spread the word to their friends, family, and community to ensure no one’s freedom to vote has been challenged or canceled.” Maya Homan is a fellow at USA TODAY based in Atlanta , where she covers Georgia politics and elections. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, as @MayaHoman..