Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has partnered with Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to cross-check voter files between the two states, making Texas the eighth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID). The agreement aims to enhance voter file maintenance by identifying individuals who may be registered in both states.
Alabama has now entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with all four of its border states—Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee—as well as Kentucky. These MOUs allow for the comparison of voter registration records across state lines, with the goal of identifying and removing ineligible voters in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act.
“Regular and robust voter file maintenance is the foundation of election integrity. I am incredibly proud to partner with the Texas Secretary of State’s office to compare our state voter files and identify individuals registered to vote in both states. This agreement will deliver real results for Alabama and Texas voters alike,” Allen said.
Since AVID was officially implemented in September 2023, nearly 40,000 voters have been flagged for removal through the state-to-state MOU component.
Allen expressed appreciation for the collaboration, stating, “I want to thank my staff here in Alabama, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and her staff for their hard work executing this MOU. This partnership represents the next step in continuing Alabama’s progress in voter file maintenance.”
The AVID system is Alabama’s alternative to the multistate Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), which the state withdrew from in 2022. The database is designed to provide a state-controlled approach to voter roll maintenance without third-party involvement.
