Gov. Wolf rolls out online voter registration in Pa.

Source: Philadelphia City Paper

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Gov. Tom Wolf announced today that he's making it easier to vote by implementing online voter registration in the state.

Citing that 22 other states in the U.S. already have similar programs, Wolf says that the online voter registration or OVR "is about making the voting experience more convenient and more accessible." The governor went on to say that OVR "is about giving citizens an easier way to exercise their right to vote" and insists the program is "secure."

This being Pennsylvania, the move isn't without some degree of controversy. Earlier this year, Republican legislators expressed consternation at the idea, citing concerns about voter fraud.

The Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law points out that while "allegations of election-related fraud make for enticing press," those claims "often prove greatly exaggerated." In fact, the Brennan Center flatly says claims of widepsread voter fraud "simply do not pan out" when looking at the actual data.

Read more: http://citypaper.net/blogs/gov-wolf-rolls-out-online-voter-registration-in-pa/