For example, access may be limited only to residents of the state, to other registered voters, to non-profit organizations, or for research purposes. Some states limit who can access the records. Depending on the state you live in, your voter information may also be shared with law enforcement, government officials, businesses, scholars, journalists, and the general public. Some states have prohibitions on sharing certain types of information but these limitations vary and some states do not have restrictions.Īll states allow some form of access to voter registration records for political parties and candidates for elected offices. Generally, almost all voter records include name, address, and party affiliation (if registered with a party), and may include additional personally identifying information. We think it is critical for survivors to have access to privacy protections that will help ensure they can vote and engage in our political system without fear. Many survivors have to navigate a complex and confusing system to maintain their privacy and some, unfortunately, may have few choices other than not voting at all to avoid any possible safety risks. Voter privacy is important to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking who are concerned about their personal information being released or accessed by an abusive person. Privacy protections of voter records also vary. All U.S States and the District of Columbia allow some sort of access to these records, although who has access and what information is available varies across the country.

States and territories may also collect and make public other information, including the person’s date of birth. Voter registration records typically include personally identifying information such as name, home address, and political party affiliation. And it’s important for survivors to be fully aware of how their voter information is collected, used, shared, or sold, so they can make informed decisions about their privacy and safety when registering to vote or casting a ballot.ĭepending on the state or territory process, when someone registers to vote, their voter registration record may be considered public record and available to a variety of individuals or groups. NNEDV works hard to lift up the voices of survivors in policymaking so that their concerns are on the national agenda. The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of voting, saying it is the key to preserving all other rights.

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