FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 13, 2007
Contact: Carrie Bebermeyer, (573) 526-0949
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Statement from Carnahan on Voter List Lawsuit Victory

Judgment Granted in Carnahan's Favor

Jefferson City, Missouri - Today federal district Judge Nanette Laughrey firmly ruled that the Office of Secretary of State has done its job with regard to list maintenance activities under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). In response, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today released the following statement:

This ruling concluded that my office not only complied with federal law, but also went beyond its requirements through our many efforts to assist the county clerks and election boards with their responsibilities. The ruling also confirmed that there is no evidence of voter fraud in Missouri.

This is the culmination of 18 months of an unnecessary, unwise and costly lawsuit by the Department of Justice and I am glad my office now can direct all of its attention on continuing to ensure fair and accurate elections in Missouri.

Judge Nanette K. Laughrey’s Ruling

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