Election Denial Group Targets Voters with Hispanic-Sounding Names

Emails obtained by WIRED reveal that a group in North Carolina has been compiling lists of voters deemed 'suspicious' as part of a larger strategy to challenge voter legitimacy. This initiative, which has over 2,000 members, has utilized technology from EagleAI Network since at least August 2024 to identify individuals based on minor discrepancies in their voter registrations. The group aims to challenge votes en masse during the upcoming election. Grounds for suspecting these voters include clerical errors, discrepancies in personal information, and even deceased individuals still appearing on voter rolls. The North Carolina Election Integrity Team (NCEIT) has been particularly focused on same-day registrants and voters with homestead exemptions. Notably, Jim Womack, the NCEIT founder, has been recorded suggesting that members should specifically look for voters with Hispanic-sounding last names, indicating a targeted approach. EagleAI Network's tools streamline the process of filing voter challenges, allowing individuals to centralize their efforts using a combination of public and private data. While voter registration challenges must be filed in a specific timeframe before elections, challenges against individual voters can be made shortly after voting has concluded, potentially causing chaos during this contentious election cycle. The implications of this strategy are significant, raising concerns over the fairness of the election process and the potential for discrimination. If executed as planned, these tactics could disrupt not only the effectiveness of the voting process but also public confidence in elections. The NCEIT's actions underscore the growing tension surrounding electoral integrity debates in the U.S.