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Claimant: Tammy Duckworth (D)
Claim: “9% of American citizens don’t have the identification that the SAVE Act requires to vote.”
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: A 2023 survey found about 9% of U.S. adult citizens either lack or cannot readily access documentary proof of citizenship. However, the figure includes people who may possess documents but cannot easily access them, and it was not limited specifically to registered voters.
Date: 03/22/2026
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Last Updated on March 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check