Senator Marshall Pushes SAVE Act, Emphasizes Election Integrity

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is advocating for the SAVE Act as debate continues in the Senate, calling the legislation a key step toward strengthening election security.

Speaking during a recent press conference, Marshall said concerns about election integrity remain high among Americans.

“Safe and secure elections are the bedrock of our democracy,” he said. “Over 60 percent of Americans are concerned about election integrity right now.”

The SAVE Act focuses on three primary components: requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, requiring identification when casting a ballot, and implementing verification measures for mail-in voting.

“There’s three pillars to the SAVE Act,” Marshall explained. “Number one is proof of citizenship when you register, number two is proof of ID when you vote, and number three is verification for mail-in ballots.”

Marshall argued that these measures are common-sense protections, comparing them to everyday identification requirements.

“When you get on an airplane… they don’t trust me, they make me verify that I am Roger Marshall,” he said. “Aren’t our elections worth so much more?”

However, the legislation faces challenges in the Senate, where it will need bipartisan support to advance. Marshall noted that most bills require 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, something he says may be difficult to achieve.

“Typically in the Senate it takes 60 votes to pass a bill,” he said. “We need 10 Democrats to come across the aisle.”

Marshall also questioned why more lawmakers have not supported voter ID measures, despite what he described as broader public support.

“To my knowledge, only two of the 47 Senate Democrats have said they agree with voter ID,” he said. “So the real question is—why won’t 10 Democrats come across the aisle and support election integrity?”

Questions have also been raised about how the legislation would be implemented, especially with an election approaching. Marshall acknowledged those concerns, saying adjustments could be made if needed.

“If there is concern, we can delay things,” he said. “The law gets written, and then the rules come out on how to implement it.”

He also addressed potential impacts on voters, including those who may need additional documentation or whose legal names have changed.

“I don’t want to make it harder for people to vote,” Marshall said. “But I sure want to ensure their citizenship as well.”

As debate continues, Marshall said he expects the bill to face a cloture vote in the coming days or weeks, though he acknowledged it may not reach the 60 votes needed to advance.

Still, he says the conversation is far from over.

“I think we should continue to put pressure on,” he said. “Election integrity is that important.”