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Frequent relocation between Kansas and Missouri has created ongoing issues in maintaining clean and accurate voter registration records.
To address duplicate registrations and streamline election data, state officials are implementing a new interstate partnership aimed at improving the integrity of voter rolls.
Why The Partnership Is Needed
Every year, thousands of residents move from Kansas to Missouri and vice versa. However, most do not notify their local election offices, leaving their registration active in both states. This leads to:
- Duplicate voter records
- Administrative confusion
- Concerns about voter roll credibility and election accuracy
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced that both states will now share voter registration data to remove outdated entries and prevent duplicate listings.
Kansas Expands Data-Sharing Agreements
Missouri becomes the latest state collaborating with Kansas on voter data verification. Kansas already shares voter information with:
- Texas
- Plans to integrate with Oklahoma
- Plans to integrate with Nebraska
The goal is to create a multistate network that helps eliminate outdated or duplicate voter registrations.
Federal Support And Other Verification Efforts
Schwab noted that the Trump Administration is assisting Kansas in its efforts to ensure accurate election records. In addition to data-sharing between states, Kansas is:
- Working with immigration agencies through the S.A.V.E. Act
- Identifying individuals who may be legal residents but not yet citizens
- Upholding standards of secure and accurate elections
Schwab emphasized that, while electoral outcomes in Kansas have been clear, maintaining trustworthy election systems remains a state priority.
What Voters Should Do
Anyone planning to move between Kansas and Missouri should contact their county election office to update their voter registration status.
This helps officials remove outdated data and maintain accurate rolls across state lines.
The new partnership between Kansas and Missouri represents a significant step toward improving the security and accuracy of voter registration data.
By collaborating with neighboring states and utilizing federal verification systems, Kansas aims to create cleaner voter rolls, prevent duplicate registrations, and strengthen confidence in election processes. Residents can support this effort by notifying officials when they relocate.