A newly launched website, Votermaps.org, is allowing the public to access voter information in swing states, offering details on individual voter history and registration. The platform, created by three Republicans, seeks to increase transparency in elections and empower citizens to detect potential voter fraud in their neighborhoods.
The website’s interactive map shows voters’ names, party affiliation, and their voting methods dating back to 2016. John LeFevre, one of the co-founders, explained that the goal is to help rebuild trust in the voting system. “If we provide a little transparency… we can encourage people to vote and also address issues of fraud,” LeFevre said.
Currently, Votermaps.org features real-time data for Pennsylvania and historical data for Ohio and Florida. The platform plans to expand to more battleground states as data becomes available. The site allows users to investigate voter registration anomalies, such as deceased individuals requesting mail-in ballots or apartment complexes receiving an unusually high number of ballots.
While the site’s purpose is to promote transparency, privacy concerns have emerged. Critics argue that making party affiliation and voter details available to the public could raise privacy issues. However, LeFevre counters that this information is already publicly available to political canvassers. The website also includes an option for individuals to have their names removed from the map by pledging to vote or returning a mail-in ballot.
As the election season heats up, Votermaps.org is positioning itself as a tool for election integrity and citizen activism.
