A new online database, Votermaps.org, is giving the public unprecedented access to voter registration data in swing states, allowing users to see who has voted and how they voted in past elections. The website, founded by three Republicans, encourages citizens to act as “vote detectives” and spot any potential irregularities in voter registration.
The website provides detailed information on registered voters, including their names, party affiliation, voting history, and whether they voted by mail. The platform currently has live data from Pennsylvania and plans to expand to other battleground states, including Ohio and Florida. The co-founders, John LeFevre, Morgan Warstler, and Lawrence Abramson, created the site to increase transparency and restore public faith in the electoral system.
One of the main features of the site is its ability to highlight potential voter fraud. The site allows users to zoom in on individual addresses and identify inconsistencies, such as people who have moved or died but are still listed as active voters. The founders hope that making this data easily accessible will deter fraud and encourage more citizens to vote.
While some have raised concerns about privacy, LeFevre assures that the data is already public and used by political canvassers. Users can also opt to have their names removed from the map by pledging to vote or by submitting a mail-in ballot.
With growing concerns about election integrity, Votermaps.org is positioning itself as a powerful tool for transparency in battleground states.
