Election Integrity Advocate Shiloh Marx Engages California Governor, Citing Over 1 Million Voter Roll Removals

Shiloh Marx, founder and director of the California Election Integrity Initiative, has publicly appealed to California Governor Gavin Newsom for assistance regarding the state's voter rolls. In a recent social media post, Marx stated, > "Would you be interested in a conversation about the California voter rolls? I have been corresponding directly with 57 counties and could use the help of your office." This outreach underscores his ongoing efforts to address what he describes as discrepancies in the state's voter registration data.

Marx has been actively engaged in requesting voter registration statistics from California's 58 counties, focusing particularly on inactive voter registrations. His initiative aims to "clean the California voter rolls," and he claims to have spearheaded the removal of over 1 million inactive voter registrations since launching his efforts in 2025. This campaign is partly inspired by a past Judicial Watch settlement with Los Angeles County regarding voter roll maintenance.

These efforts have included filing multiple lawsuits against various California counties, such as San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Orange, and Alameda. These legal actions often allege violations of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) for failing to fully disclose requested voter data. Marx has publicly stated he utilizes AI tools like Grok to draft these legal complaints, acknowledging he is not a lawyer.

While Marx asserts these actions are crucial for election integrity, his claims have faced scrutiny. For instance, a lawsuit filed against San Luis Obispo County was withdrawn after the requested data was provided, with the county clarifying that Marx's initial inquiry did not constitute a formal CPRA request. Critics, including some election officials, suggest his efforts are politically motivated, aiming to influence future election outcomes by linking inactive voters to past election results.

The California Secretary of State’s office maintains a centralized voter registration database, VoteCal, which county election officials use to manage voter records, prevent duplicates, and identify inactive voters. Official state processes include regular updates and audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of voter rolls. Election officials and experts typically refute claims of widespread election fraud, emphasizing that inactive voters do not receive ballots and are not counted in official voter totals.