📣 The Election Integrity Trojan Horse
Public Hearing on HB 1710 is on Wed. Feb. 5.
Conservative Concerns About HB 1710 and Its Impact on Election Integrity
As a conservative activist in Washington State, I am deeply concerned about the implications of House Bill 1710 (HB 1710) and how it could be weaponized to manipulate elections in traditionally conservative jurisdictions. While the bill is framed as a measure to ensure compliance with the Washington Voting Rights Act, it introduces a system that could erode election integrity, diminish the political influence of lawful citizens, and disproportionately benefit progressive interests. Below are my primary concerns:
1. Potential for Election Manipulation Through "Covered Jurisdictions" Designation
The bill identifies political subdivisions as "covered jurisdictions" based on disparities in voting behavior among so-called "protected classes." However, the definition of "protected classes" is vague and easily exploitable.
Progressive activists and bureaucrats could target conservative counties by falsely claiming voter suppression, even when no real discrimination exists.
This oversight could serve as a pretext to force changes in voting procedures, making conservative areas more vulnerable to election tampering.
Example Concern:
A rural county with high conservative voter turnout could be flagged as a “covered jurisdiction” because of demographic differences in voting patterns. This could allow the state to impose redistricting changes or force the county to adopt election procedures that weaken local control.
2. Preclearance as a Backdoor for State-Controlled Election Policies
HB 1710 forces conservative jurisdictions to obtain state approval (preclearance) before making changes to election procedures. This shifts power away from local election officials and gives greater control to unelected bureaucrats in Olympia.
If left-wing activists argue that a county's at-large voting system “disenfranchises” a particular minority group, preclearance could be used to force redistricting to favor progressive candidates.
This undermines local election integrity and allows the state to dictate policies that benefit one political party over another.
Example Concern:
A county that elects its commissioners at large might be forced to switch to district-based elections under the claim that minority representation is insufficient. This would break up conservative voting blocs and create artificial political advantages for progressives.
3. Use of Motor Voter Laws to Register Illegal Immigrants
Washington State's motor voter registration system automatically registers individuals to vote when they obtain or renew a driver’s license. However, Washington also provides driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
HB 1710's focus on "protected classes" could be exploited to challenge any effort to prevent non-citizens from voting, labeling such concerns as "voter suppression."
The bill’s broad language could allow progressive activists to file lawsuits against conservative counties that attempt to enforce voter ID requirements or other safeguards.
Example Concern:
A conservative county that seeks to clean its voter rolls by verifying citizenship status could be accused of discrimination against minority communities. Under HB 1710, such a county might be forced to halt voter roll maintenance efforts due to state-imposed preclearance.
4. Political Weaponization of Racial Disparity Data
HB 1710 justifies intervention in conservative jurisdictions based on disparities in voting rates among racial or ethnic groups.
However, voting disparities do not always indicate suppression—often, they reflect personal choices, political engagement, or cultural attitudes toward voting.
By using statistical disparities as evidence of discrimination, HB 1710 creates a pretext for progressive lawsuits and state intervention in conservative strongholds.
Example Concern:
If a majority-minority community in a conservative county has a lower voter turnout rate, left-wing activists could argue that the voting system is discriminatory—even if no laws actually prevent anyone from voting. The state could then force changes that benefit progressive political interests under the guise of "voting rights."
5. Undermining Election Security and Local Control
HB 1710 will likely increase the influence of progressive groups in election administration, weakening conservative efforts to ensure voter integrity.
The bill discourages election security measures like requiring proof of citizenship, cleaning up voter rolls, and enforcing absentee ballot security.
By placing local election offices under state oversight, it creates more opportunities for politically motivated interventions from the state government.
Example Concern:
A conservative county that implements stricter rules for ballot harvesting could be forced to roll them back under HB 1710, with the state claiming that such measures "disproportionately impact protected classes."
Conclusion: A Trojan Horse for Progressive Election Control
While HB 1710 is marketed as a way to protect voting rights, it is a thinly veiled attempt to manipulate election procedures in conservative counties. By expanding state control, undermining local election security, and facilitating the registration of non-citizens, the bill serves as a Trojan Horse for progressive election manipulation.
Washington conservatives must actively oppose this legislation, push for stronger voter ID laws, demand citizenship verification for voter registration, and challenge any attempt to use HB 1710 to erode election integrity in our communities.
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The great Bill Bruch is also concerned about this bill: https://substack.com/home/post/p-156437768?source=queue
SAVE act is to disenfranchise married women voters. Either go to court to legally change name on birth certificate, OR have a passport with your current name. A marriage certificate is NOT legal proof. 69 million women do not have a birth certificate matching their legal name. Don’t wait until 2026!