Reps. Miller, Bost, LaHood Request Answers from Illinois Elections Board on Voter Roll Integrity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a letter with Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) to the Illinois State Board of Elections requesting answers regarding the accuracy of the state's voter rolls and its compliance with federal election law.

As Illinois prepares to begin early voting on February 5, the letter raised serious concerns about the state's compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the overall integrity of federal elections conducted in Illinois.

"For years, Illinois Democrats have refused to take even the most basic steps to secure our elections," said Congresswoman Miller. "The state will not require voter ID, continues counting mail-in ballots long after Election Day, and has failed to implement a serious statewide program to clean up voter rolls. These failures undermine public confidence and raise legitimate questions about whether Illinois is complying with federal law."

"Both parties can agree that the American people's faith in our elections is at a dangerous low point. If we're going to restore the public's trust, it needs to happen long before Election Day," said Congressman Bost. "That process begins with ensuring voter rolls are fully maintained and that every responsible effort is being made to remove ineligible voters. When certain jurisdictions report limited removal data - or even no data at all - to the Election Assistance Commission, it raises critical questions. We intend to get the answers our constituents rightly deserve."

"For years, Illinois has failed to perform proper voter roll maintenance and implement commonsense election security practices such as requiring voter ID," said Congressman LaHood. "The House Administration Committee's request falls within its oversight role to ensure Illinois is following federal election laws. The State of Illinois has an obligation to provide a transparent and complete response to this inquiry to ensure our elections are secure and strengthen Illinoisans faith in our state's electoral process."

Click here to read the letter.

Click here to read more on the Washington Examiner.

Background:
Rep. Miller's letter follows an oversight inquiry sent by the House Administration Committee on January 22, 2026, which identified deficiencies in Illinois' voter list maintenance practices, including counties reporting few or no voter removals in 2024 and widespread failures to provide required data to the Election Assistance Commission.