voter fraud
Coverage of voter fraud in the Nexus archive.
- James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions
James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud related to an address where he no longer lived. The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found that Talarico's own voter registration also appears to involve a similar issue.
- Exclusive: FBI gets voter's IP address in new fraud probe tactic
The FBI obtained a voter's IP address in South Carolina as part of a fraud probe, a tactic expanding under the Trump administration's broader investigations into voter registration practices. Federal authorities, including the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security, are seeking access to voter data nationwide, with critics calling the efforts a baseless intrusion into election integrity.
- Prosecutors struggle to turn voter fraud claims into criminal charges
Prosecutors face challenges in converting voter fraud claims into criminal charges, as many leads lack evidence of malicious intent and are found to be innocuous or accidental.
- Trump amplifies China interference claim: ‘Unprecedented election security nightmare’
President Trump reiterated claims of widespread voter fraud and Chinese interference in the 2020 election via social media posts and a primetime address, citing new evidence compiled by his administration.
- DHS Secretary Mullin pushes election security initiative with threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials with fines, penalties, and prison time for noncompliance with the Trump administration’s election security plan. The initiative follows unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and vulnerable voting machines, despite these claims being debunked. Pennsylvania and other states are resisting by refusing to share voter rolls with the administration.
- DHS Secretary Mullin pushes election security initiative with threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states and election officials of fines, penalties, and prison time for non-compliance with the Trump administration’s election security plan. The initiative follows President Trump’s claims about vulnerable voting machines and unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud, amid Congress’ failure to pass the SAVE America Act. Pennsylvania and others resist by refusing to share voter rolls.
- DHS Secretary Mullin pushes election security initiative with threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials with fines, penalties, and prison time for non-compliance with the Trump administration’s election security plan. The initiative follows President Donald Trump’s claims about vulnerable voting machines and faces resistance from states like Pennsylvania, which refuses to share voter rolls.
- Chabria: Trump's voter fraud speech was bait. Stop biting
Chabria criticized Trump's voter fraud speech as bait and urged people to stop engaging with it. Trump made a false claim about the election system being 'so broken and vulnerable that no one can possibly defend it.'
- Chabria: Trump's voter fraud speech was bait. Stop biting
Chabria criticized Trump's speech about voter fraud as misleading. Trump made a false claim about the election system being broken and vulnerable.
- ‘Suck on a salt lick’: Fontes fires back after Trump election speech, DHS pressure on states
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes criticized President Donald Trump and his administration for promoting false claims of widespread voter fraud and pressuring states to cooperate with federal election security measures. Fontes rejected threats from the Department of Homeland Security to penalize states resisting federal demands for voter data, while Mayes affirmed the integrity of Arizona's 2020 election.
- Trump doubles down on 2020 US voter fraud claims
President Trump renewed his accusation that foreign actors interfered in the 2020 US elections, specifically citing China's access to voter data. He vowed to declassify documents supporting these claims, which have previously been debunked.
- Election fraud claims and threats to media: what to know about Trump's address
US President Donald Trump made sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in a speech before the midterm elections. The article analyzes what was said and what was left unsaid by the president.
- Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
American elections are decentralized, managed by over 10,000 jurisdictions with state and local rules, enhancing security and complicating large-scale fraud. Security protocols and safeguards, such as verifying voter eligibility and preventing duplicate ballots, further protect election integrity.
- Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
The article explains that U.S. elections are managed by over 10,000 jurisdictions with varying rules, making them complex but secure. President Trump claimed elections could be stolen, but experts argue the decentralized system prevents widespread fraud due to the need for extensive coordination. Safeguards are in place to catch rare instances of voter fraud.
- Democrats call ‘bull—-‘ on Trump’s election interference claims
President Trump revived his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election during an address. Democrats criticized these claims, with Rep. Jim McGovern calling them 'bullsh*t' in a statement.
- Multiple investigations refuted Trump’s claims that fraud altered the outcome in 2020
Dozens of investigations, audits, recounts, and court proceedings examined the 2020 election. None found the widespread voter fraud that President Trump claimed altered the outcome.
- Trump teases bombshell announcement in address to the nation that's expected to uncover evidence of voter fraud
Trump teased a bombshell announcement during an address to the nation, promising to reveal evidence of voter fraud.
- Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to enforce Arizona voting laws
The Supreme Court will review a Republican effort to enforce Arizona's strict voting laws, which require proof of citizenship for state and local elections. The case involves laws passed in 2022 following claims of voter fraud after the 2020 election, with the Trump administration supporting the appeal. The Court previously allowed similar rules temporarily but struck down Arizona's 2013 attempt to apply them to federal elections.
- House Democrat: ‘No question’ Trump will try to interfere with elections
Rep. Robert Garcia reiterated Democratic concerns about election interference, citing the Trump administration's efforts to access voter data and false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
- How Trump is trying to reshape how elections are run
The Trump administration has sought to reshape election processes amid debates over security, causing tension with election administrators. The president claims widespread voter fraud, which election officials dispute.
- Ohio voter rights group denies any wrongdoing while FBI stays silent on ‘swarms’ across state
An Ohio voter rights group, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, denies any wrongdoing after FBI agents searched its offices and homes on June 12. The FBI has not publicly explained its actions, and the group claims the investigation is an attempt to intimidate marginalized communities and suppress voter registration efforts.
- The Real Reason Trump Never Stops Talking About Voter Fraud
The article states that the president's claims about voter fraud are false and serve as a smokescreen regarding definitions of who counts as a voter and who counts as a citizen.
- Spencer Pratt shares photo of FBI crackdown on Skid Row 'voter fraud': 'What do you notice in the background?'
Spencer Pratt shared a photo of an FBI crackdown on Skid Row related to 'voter fraud' and posed a question about the background. The post highlights concerns about voter fraud in a specific location.
- FBI agents descend on Skid Row in massive voter fraud probe after stunning claims of election bribery
FBI agents investigated voter fraud allegations in Skid Row, Los Angeles, following claims that homeless individuals were paid cash to sign multiple registration forms, forge signatures, and fill out ballots. The probe is linked to the recent mayoral election.
- Trump creates tricky terrain for Hilton in California governor’s race
President Trump’s voter fraud accusations in California are complicating Steve Hilton’s gubernatorial campaign. Hilton, a British political adviser-turned-U.S. politician, is leveraging Trump’s endorsement as a Republican in a state where the president is widely unpopular.
- Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud before count is in
First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is conducting an unusual public campaign to investigate voter fraud in California before vote counts are finalized, despite Department of Justice guidelines advising against such actions during the counting process.
- Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud before count is in
First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is conducting an unusual public campaign to investigate voter fraud in California before the vote count is finalized, despite Department of Justice guidelines advising against such actions during the counting process.
- FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
FBI agents searched the office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, seizing documents and computer files as part of an investigation into potential voter fraud. The action is linked to the Trump administration's efforts related to election operations and occurs in Ohio, a state with contested races for governor and U.S. Senate.
- Spare us the hypocrisy on voter fraud
California’s elected Democrats assert there is no basis for questioning the recent election results, particularly in LA County where results evolved over time. The article criticizes the dismissal of concerns about voter fraud as hypocritical.
- US attorney predicts ‘people will be charged’ over California voter rolls
Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, predicts people will be charged over alleged voter fraud in California and calls for a wide-scale audit of the voter roll.
- Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
Right-wing figures and Donald Trump promoted unfounded claims of voter fraud in California after the primary election, despite no evidence. Republican candidates initially led in vote counts but later saw their positions shift as more ballots were processed. Trump accused California officials of 'cheating' during a 'Meet the Press' interview, while others, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, echoed baseless allegations of election irregularities.
- Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states
The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail, including creating state citizenship lists and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The Department of Homeland Security aims to provide these lists by June 30, while the Postal Service faces demands to restrict ballot transmission. Legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters, are ongoing.
- Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states
The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail, including using federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The executive order faces legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it unconstitutionally interferes with election administration.
- Minister urges party cadre to be vigilant against voter fraud
A Minister urged party members to remain vigilant against voter fraud. The call emphasizes monitoring and preventing fraudulent activities in elections.
- California voter fraud fight sparks all-out war as state blocks federal demand: ‘What are they afraid of?’
California is blocking a federal demand related to voter fraud claims, sparking debate over the issue despite no evidence of widespread fraud in the state's elections. The situation has intensified discussions about election integrity in the absence of concrete proof.
- Texas voters split 50-50 on stopping voter fraud vs. protecting access: Poll
Texas voters are evenly divided between prioritizing prevention of voter fraud and ensuring voting access, according to a survey by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University.
- Illegal Alien Who Lived in U.S. Under Stolen Identity for More Than Two Decades Sentenced to Prison for Voter Fraud, Identity Theft and Stealing Over $400,000 in Federal Benefits
A Colombian woman unlawfully residing in Boston was sentenced for receiving over $400,000 in federal benefits under a stolen identity, including Section 8 rental assistance, disability benefits, and SNAP benefits, as well as voter fraud and obtaining multiple IDs fraudulently.
- US judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting executive order
A US judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, a decision that complicates Democratic efforts to challenge the policy ahead of the November midterms. Democrats argued the order could disenfranchise voters, while Republicans defend it as necessary to prevent fraud.