The West Virginia Secretary of State is making voters aware of
mail that could be confusing and mislead them to think they can't vote in the
upcoming elections.
The mail comes from a group known as Americans
for Prosperity West Virginia
Representatives from the group said
they're just trying to help more people vote.
But county clerks we spoke to said
they're worried it will do more harm than good.
The mail encouraged voters to update
their information before the deadline, which was April 22 in West Virginia
They include a voter registration card
and information about where to send it.
Several county clerks said they've had
complaints.
They said these forms and letters could
confuse people into thinking they can't vote because something may be out of
date and that could hurt voter turnout.
The group said they found the names and
addresses of people through consumer date and public records.
They also said they don't endorse
parties or candidates.
The Cabell County Clerk said her office
will always send mail in an official envelope with any notice on official
letterhead.
The county clerk also said, even if
your address is out of date in West
Virginia
