During an appearance on CBS's 'Face the Nation,' Senator Thom Tillis expressed strong disapproval of California's electoral processes. When questioned by host Margaret Brennan regarding the Department of Justice's ongoing legal scrutiny of California's voter rolls and the presence of potential noncitizens, Tillis pivoted to the topic of ballot harvesting. He explicitly accused the state of being 'guilty' of the practice, arguing that the state's current legal framework creates an environment 'ripe for abuse.'

Ballot harvesting, legally known as ballot collection, allows third parties to collect and submit completed ballots on behalf of voters. While California law permits this practice, it has been a frequent point of contention between state officials and Republican lawmakers. Tillis’s comments reflect a broader ongoing debate regarding the security of mail-in voting and the extent to which states should regulate the collection of ballots. The Senator’s remarks were made in the context of a wider discussion about election integrity and federal oversight of state-level voting procedures. As of now, California officials have not issued a direct response to the specific comments made by Senator Tillis on the program.