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Federal Review Launches Over Voter Data Misuse Claims

1/21/2026

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Federal officials say Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) coordinated with a political advocacy group on a voter data agreement to analyze rolls.
A Social Security Administration (SSA) court filing disclosed unauthorized communications tied to election denial efforts.
No evidence shows SSA data was shared, and the agreement bypassed safeguards.
The SSA has referred the conduct for a Hatch Act review amid concerns over data misuse and DOGE's access.

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Story summary

Federal officials say Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) coordinated with a political advocacy group on a voter data agreement to analyze rolls.
A Social Security Administration (SSA) court filing disclosed unauthorized communications tied to election denial efforts.
No evidence shows SSA data was shared, and the agreement bypassed safeguards.
The SSA has referred the conduct for a Hatch Act review amid concerns over data misuse and DOGE's access.