Letter: Why does Gardner refuse to join ERIC? Published: 5/2/2021 8:00:26 AM NH Secretary of State Bill Gardner has thrust himself into the news recently with his over-the-top criticism of H.R. 1, the For The People Act now pending in Congress, which aims to expand voting rights, reduce the influence of money in politics, limit partisan gerrymandering and create new ethics rules for federal office holders. If only Sec. Gardner would focus his energy on doing his job. For example, are you worried about election integrity? Then you may wonder why Secretary Gardner has not joined the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), which is a national clearing house that assists states in improving the accuracy of voter rolls and in identifying improper voting.