Despite widespread allegations, investigations, and convictions related to electoral fraud, Democratic governors in Arizona, North Carolina, and Wisconsin have recently vetoed election integrity measures passed by Republican-majority state legislatures. These governors argue that the proposed bills, crafted to address proven concerns, are unnecessary.

Arizona‘s Gov. Katie Hobbs (D), for example, vetoed legislation to prevent offenders found guilty of ballot abuse from holding public offices. This came after San Luis’ former City Councilwoman’s conviction for the same offense. The legislation also sought to curb county recorders from issuing voter registration cards to most out-of-state residents.

Earlier this year, the Public Interest Legal Foundation reported that over 400 non-citizens had been removed from voter rolls in two Arizona counties since 2015, suggesting a high number of non-citizen voters.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed two bills designed to tighten restrictions for casting and collecting nursing home residents’ absentee ballots. These bills were introduced due to a surge in nursing home voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. A report by retired state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman highlighted exceedingly high voter turnout rates in several nursing homes in Wisconsin counties, far surpassing national averages.

North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the GOP-initiated Senate Bill 747, preventing the use of private funds in election administration, was overridden by the state’s Republican-led legislature.

These recent actions by Democratic governors raise questions over their dedication to ensuring election integrity. Critics argue their actions may, in fact, be intended to help facilitate voter fraud.