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Election Integrity Activists Launch Nationwide Bus Tour to Support SAVE Act

Updated: 9/18/2025

What it is

Conservative activists are mobilizing across the United States to advocate for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to enhance election integrity by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The initiative is being spearheaded by Tea Party Patriots Action, which is launching its inaugural Only Citizens Vote Bus Tour on Monday, covering more than a dozen states from California to Maryland.

Why it matters

  • The initiative is being spearheaded by Tea Party Patriots Action, which is launching its inaugural Only Citizens Vote Bus Tour on Monday, covering more than a dozen states from California to Maryland
  • They argue that the current protections are sufficient and that the SAVE Act could disenfranchise eligible voters
  • Recent incidents of voter fraud have fueled the debate
  • A Chinese national studying at the University of Michigan was charged with illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, allegedly using a student ID to register
  • An audit by the Michigan Secretary of State's office identified 15 individuals who appeared to be non-U.S. citizens and had cast ballots in the 2024 General Election
  • He emphasized that without proper oversight, ineligible voters could remain on the rolls for years, undermining the integrity of upcoming elections

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