Six non-citizens in Ohio face felony charges for illegally voting in U.S. elections, exposing a shocking breach of our sacred electoral process.
Our elections are secure, they say…
At a Glance
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced indictments against six non-citizens for illegal voting
- Instances of illegal voting date back to 2008, with some individuals voting multiple times
- Illegal voting is classified as a fourth-degree felony in Ohio
- The indictments follow a referral of nearly 600 voting-related cases to the AG’s office
Non-Citizens Caught Red-Handed in Ohio’s Voter Fraud Crackdown
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has dropped a bombshell on the Buckeye State: six non-citizens have been indicted for illegally casting ballots in past elections, including during crucial presidential contests. It’s about time someone took a stand against this blatant assault on our democratic process!
These individuals, who were living legally in the U.S. but weren’t citizens, apparently thought they could pull a fast one on our electoral system. Well, guess what? They got caught with their hands in the cookie jar, and now they’re facing the music. It’s a fourth-degree felony, folks. That’s not just a slap on the wrist; that’s serious business.
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The indictments followed a comprehensive audit by Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who earlier this year referred nearly 600 voting-related cases to the Attorney General’s Office. Yost, who has jurisdiction over cases of illegal voting but not registration issues, indicated that 138 of these cases involved alleged illegal votes, while the remaining cases concerned improper voter registration.
“This law is being enforced,” Yost said at a press conference, seeking to reassure Ohio voters that noncitizen voting would not go unchecked. “The few that slip through the cracks will be held accountable,” he added, stressing that the charges should increase confidence in the integrity of the state’s elections.
In Ohio, voter rolls are regularly updated to maintain accuracy. LaRose’s office cross-references registration lists with a Department of Homeland Security database to verify the citizenship status of voters. Both LaRose and Yost have faced questions regarding the timing of these announcements, coming so close to the 2024 election. In response, LaRose pointed out that the cases were uncovered as part of an extensive audit initiated earlier in 2024.
Noncitizen voting is illegal across the United States, except in a few local jurisdictions. Violations can result in fines, imprisonment, or deportation. Although instances of noncitizen voting are considered rare, polling suggests that many Republicans remain concerned about the possibility of illegal votes slipping through the system. Yost echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the current cases illustrate how Ohio’s election safeguards are functioning effectively.
While some studies, such as those from the conservative Heritage Foundation and the left-leaning Brennan Center, suggest that noncitizen voting is not widespread, the issue remains a flashpoint in debates over election security. Yost acknowledged that only small numbers of noncitizens have been detected, but underscored that the state’s vigilance in prosecuting these cases is key to maintaining fair elections.
