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DNC Fights Trump’s Voter Data Request Over Purge Risks

1/10/2026

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DNC Opposes Voter Data

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) opposes President Donald Trump’s request for Tennessee and Utah voter data, citing possible voter purges.
Ken Martin, chair of the DNC, warned that compliance could lead to wrongful removals of eligible voters.
Tennessee officials refused to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice, arguing NVRA violations.
In Utah, the DNC threatened legal action if the state complies, citing risk of exposing sensitive voter information.

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DNC Defends Voter Rights

The Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Watson v. Republican National Committee, opposing the challenge to counting ballots received within five days after an election and warning that a ruling could disenfranchise seniors, people with disabilities, and military members.
The case could impact millions of voters.
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters countered that Democrats are promoting election chaos.

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DNC Opposes Voter Data

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) opposes President Donald Trump’s request for Tennessee and Utah voter data, citing possible voter purges.
Ken Martin, chair of the DNC, warned that compliance could lead to wrongful removals of eligible voters.
Tennessee officials refused to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice, arguing NVRA violations.
In Utah, the DNC threatened legal action if the state complies, citing risk of exposing sensitive voter information.

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