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The U.S. Census estimates that in 2000, 7.4 percent of 40 million registered voters did not vote because of registration problems. Accurate, up-to-date registration lists can help safeguard against disenfranchisement and serve as a guardian against fraud. In short, they can foster confidence in the election system.

The full text can be found at: Election Reform Briefing: Statewide Voter Registration Databases

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