Activists Launch Targeted Campaign in Alaska, North Carolina, and South Dakota to Push Senate Vote on SAVE America Act
Conservative activist Scott Presler has announced an immediate travel itinerary to Alaska, North Carolina, and South Dakota, initiating a campaign of “peaceful pressure” on key U.S. Senators. The move follows the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act on February 11, 2026, and aims to force the legislation onto the Senate floor for an open debate.
Presler, the founder of the grassroots organization Early Vote Action, stated he is not visiting these states for “sightseeing,” but rather to mobilize constituents to demand their Senators take action on the bill, which mandates documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration.
Deep Search: The Strategy Behind the Targets
The selection of these three states reveals a calculated strategy to overcome the legislative gridlock often found in the upper chamber.
South Dakota: The primary target appears to be Senate Majority Leader John Thune. As the leader of the Senate Republicans, Thune controls the legislative calendar and has the power to bring the SAVE America Act to the floor for a vote. Presler’s presence in South Dakota is likely a direct appeal to Thune’s base to ensure the Majority Leader prioritizes this election integrity measure over other business.
Alaska: Senator Lisa Murkowski has emerged as the most vocal Republican opponent of the bill. She publicly criticized the legislation earlier this week, arguing that “one-size-fits-all mandates from Washington, D.C., seldom work in places like Alaska.” By rallying voters in her home state, activists hope to demonstrate local support for the measure and pressure Murkowski to reconsider her stance or face political headwinds.
North Carolina: Senator Thom Tillis, while a co-sponsor of the bill, is often viewed by the conservative base as a swing vote susceptible to bipartisan compromise. The campaign in North Carolina is likely designed to “shore up” his support and ensure he remains committed to the legislation despite potential pressure from Democrats to block or water it down.
Legislative Background and Context
The SAVE America Act passed the House by a narrow vote of 218-213, largely along party lines, with Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) being the sole Democrat to cross the aisle in support. The bill would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (often called the “Motor Voter” law) to require individuals to provide specific documentation—such as a passport or birth certificate—proving their citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
Currently, federal law requires voters to swear under penalty of perjury that they are citizens, but it does not strictly require documentary proof for registration in all cases. Proponents argue that the new measures are common-sense steps to close loopholes that could allow non-citizens to vote.
Objections and Opposition
The legislation faces significant opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it is a solution in search of a problem.
Disenfranchisement Concerns: Opponents cite research indicating that millions of eligible American voters—particularly young people, the elderly, and low-income citizens—do not have ready access to passports or birth certificates. They argue that requiring these documents would effectively disenfranchise legitimate voters.
Administrative Burden: Senator Murkowski and state election officials have warned that implementing new federal verification standards this close to the 2026 midterm elections would create chaos. “Imposing new federal requirements now… would negatively impact election integrity by forcing election officials to scramble,” Murkowski stated.
Existing Laws: Critics maintain that it is already a felony for non-citizens to vote in federal elections and that verified instances of such fraud are statistically negligible.
Presler and his supporters, however, maintain that the “American people are not going to tolerate inaction” and argue that securing the voter rolls is a prerequisite for public trust in future elections. The campaign in these three strategic states is expected to include rallies, town halls, and direct lobbying efforts.
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