Ohio uncovers over 1,000 noncitizens ‘appearing’ registered to vote, sends cases to DOJ for prosecution
In a significant development concerning voter integrity in Ohio, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the discovery of over 1,000 noncitizens who appear to have unlawfully registered to vote. This investigation, which has been ongoing as part of LaRose’s efforts to ensure clean voter rolls ahead of the 2024 elections, has led to the referral of 1,084 cases to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Notably, 167 of these individuals are suspected of having cast ballots in federal elections since 2018. LaRose emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of Ohio’s voting system, stating, “Ohio has earned its reputation as the Gold Standard,” and reaffirmed his office’s commitment to holding accountable those who attempt to undermine the electoral process.
The findings from LaRose’s office reveal a range of alleged voting irregularities, including 99 cases of individuals voting in two different states during the same federal election, and 16 instances of double voting within Ohio. Additional allegations include 14 individuals who reportedly voted after their deaths, four cases of ballot harvesting, and two registrations made at unlawful residences. This comprehensive audit was conducted using data from various state and federal agencies, including the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database. LaRose’s proactive measures also included the removal of over 155,000 inactive voter registrations, further demonstrating his commitment to ensuring that only eligible voters participate in Ohio’s elections.
LaRose’s actions come in the wake of challenges faced in obtaining accurate data from the previous federal administration, which he sued for failing to provide information that could help identify wrongful voter registrations. As the 2024 elections approach, the Secretary of State’s office is intensifying its efforts to clean up voter rolls, ensuring that the electoral process remains fair and transparent. The DOJ has yet to comment on the referrals made by LaRose’s office, but the implications of this investigation are likely to resonate throughout the state and the nation as discussions about voter integrity and election security continue to be at the forefront of political discourse.
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An investigation by
Ohio Secretary of State
Frank LaRose has uncovered over 1,000 noncitizens who “appear to have registered to vote unlawfully in Ohio,” his office announced Tuesday.
LaRose says he has referred all 1,084 cases to the
Department of Justice
, noting that 167 of the individuals appear to have cast a ballot in a federal election since 2018. LaRose’s office also referred 135 others for potential prosecution, citing evidence of other unlawful voting activity.
“Ohio has earned its reputation as the Gold Standard, and our Election Integrity Unit continues to prove why,” LaRose said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “We work tirelessly to ensure that every eligible voter’s voice is heard, and anyone who tries to cheat the system will face serious consequences.”
LaRose sent a letter to the DOJ’s criminal division on Tuesday, highlighting the evidence of the 1,084 noncitizen
voter registrations
as well as other alleged crimes.
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The other crimes include 99 individuals who appear to have voted in two states in the same federal election; 16 people who appear to have voted twice in Ohio in the same federal election; 14 who appear to have voted in a federal election after the date of their death; four who appear to have engaged in ballot harvesting and two who registered at an unlawful residence.
The DOJ did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Tuesday’s referrals are a continuation of LaRose’s effort to clean up Ohio’s voter rolls ahead of the 2024 election. LaRose sued former President
Joe Biden
‘s administration for failing to provide data that could have allowed his office to identify wrongful voter registrations.
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His office also removed over 155,000 voter registrations that were confirmed to be abandoned and inactive for at least four consecutive years.
The audit relied on analysis and cross-checks against records provided by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Homeland Security’s federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, the Social Security Administration, federal jury pool data and other resources.
LaRose’s office also referred hundreds of alleged noncitizen voters to the DOJ for potential prosecution in the months leading up to Election Day.
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