North Carolina Voter Mary Kay Helling Testifies on Voter Roll Removal

Voter Registration Challenges in North Carolina

• 📌 Mary Kay Helling, a registered voter in Wake County, North Carolina, testified about her experience being removed from voter rolls.
• 💡 She registered in 2016 and voted regularly, including in the 2024 primary and general elections, with no issues until receiving a postcard about an incomplete registration.

Personal Experience and Frustration

• 🔍 Helling discovered her name was on an incomplete voter registration list after attempting to navigate a difficult-to-use website.
• ⚠️ She was informed by the board of elections that there was an issue with her name and the last four digits of her social security number, despite filling out the form correctly, possibly due to a clerical error.
• 🛠️ She had to re-register, using her North Carolina driver's license, a process she found frustrating and time-consuming.

Broader Impact on North Carolina Voters

• 📊 Over 200,000 registered voters in North Carolina are reportedly facing similar registration challenges, with issues like missing driver's license numbers or social security numbers.
• ❓ Helling questioned whether all affected voters would be contacted and how they would navigate the system, especially those without computer access or transportation.
• 🗣️ She emphasized that voters who follow the rules and provide requested information should not have to endure such frustrating processes.

Concerns About Voter Confidence

• ⚖️ The process is seen as threatening the voices of registered North Carolina voters and fracturing confidence in the government.
• ✅ Helling urged the committee not to remove the voices of registered North Carolina voters.