Election Integrity Network calls on citizens to submit comments demanding proof of citizenship

By Dan Burdish  

Nevada News and Views

The Election Integrity Network, led by Cleta Mitchell, has been organizing trainings and tools for people who want to watch over elections.

They urge citizens to help keep elections safe by checking voter rolls and making sure only legal voters cast ballots.

At the same time, America First Legal filed a petition with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

They train volunteers and give them special tools like EagleAI to help spot people who might not belong on the voter list.

Some people say proof-of-citizenship rules could make it harder for some legal voters to sign up, especially if they don’t have easy access to documents like passports.

Critics argue that non-citizen voting is very rare, so this may be a solution in search of a problem.

But supporters argue that even a small number of illegal votes can be unfair — like letting someone cut in line at the DMV.

It may only be one person, but it still cheats everyone else waiting their turn.

The Election Integrity Network trains volunteers across the country — including here in Nevada — to check voter lists and support clean elections.

They hold workshops, teach people how to spot mistakes, and encourage local citizens to get involved.

So, it’s not just about laws. It’s also about regular people stepping up to lend a hand and keep their local elections honest.

Now, the EAC is asking for public comments on the petition to require proof of citizenship. Anyone can speak up. Here’s how:

1. Go to Regulations.gov and search docket number EAC-2025-0236.

2. Click “Comment.”

3. Write something like: “I support requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. It helps keep our elections fair and honest.”

4. Submit, even anonymously if you prefer.

Every comment helps show that citizens care about election integrity.

Nevada is a state where trust has been rocky in past elections. Our state keeps tight checks to avoid fraud, but many still worry.

Maybe adding proof of citizenship, and having community volunteers helping out through EIN, would give people more peace of mind — like knowing someone is watching the guest list and checking IDs at the front gate.

More than 80 percent of voters nationally say they support voter ID — and many feel the same way about citizenship checks.

Having a national standard would mean no guessing games and uniform rules for all states.

At the end of the day, voting is a special right — like getting a key to the family vault. Everyone should have a chance to use it, but only if they’re truly invited.

Requiring proof of citizenship and having citizens participate through groups like the Election Integrity Network may be two smart steps toward making elections both fair and trusted.

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Dan Burdish is the Chief Operations Officer for Citizen Outreach Foundation and Data Analyst for the Pigpen Project to clean up Nevada's voter rolls.