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Congresswoman Ross Slams SAVE Act as Voter Suppression

2/14/2026

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Ross Opposes Voter Suppression

Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) opposed the SAVE America Act, citing disenfranchisement, including over 2 million North Carolina women lacking matching birth certificates.
The bill would require states to share voter rolls with the federal government.
Ross described it as a tactic for voter suppression, affecting women, rural and working-class voters.
The act would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Ross previously voted against an earlier version in April 2025.

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Election Officials Protest

Democratic election officials from six states criticize voting bills, the SAVE America Act and the MEGA Act.
They say the bills burden voters and election administrators as midterm elections approach.
The U.S. House passed the SAVE America Act with a narrow vote.
Critics warn the measures could disenfranchise millions.
They also disproportionately affect younger voters, people of color, and women.

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Ross Opposes Voter Suppression

Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) opposed the SAVE America Act, citing disenfranchisement, including over 2 million North Carolina women lacking matching birth certificates.
The bill would require states to share voter rolls with the federal government.
Ross described it as a tactic for voter suppression, affecting women, rural and working-class voters.
The act would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Ross previously voted against an earlier version in April 2025.

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