The nation has 2,068 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 31 percent (645 cases), followed by Voters at 31 percent (633 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 24 percent (491 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 27 percent (558 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
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Mississippi has 74 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 51 percent (38 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 27 percent (20 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Unknown at 53 percent (39 cases). The status of most cases was Not Charged at 47 percent (35 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Oklahoma has 1 case of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 100 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 100 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Delaware has 1 case of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 100 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 100 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Minnesota has 10 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (10 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Felon Casting Ineligible Vote at 80 percent (8 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 70 percent (7 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Illinois has 23 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 43 percent (10 cases), followed by Election Official at 30 percent (7 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Vote Buying at 39 percent (9 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 52 percent (12 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Arkansas has 6 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 83 percent (5 cases), followed by Voter at 17 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 50 percent (3 cases). The status of most cases was Dismissed at 33 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
New Mexico has 10 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 60 percent (6 cases), followed by Election Official at 30 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 70 percent (7 cases). The status of most cases was Case Pending at 70 percent (7 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Indiana has 62 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 97 percent (60 cases), followed by Voter at 2 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Casting Ineligible Vote at 63 percent (39 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 73 percent (45 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Maryland has 2 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (2 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Intimidation at 100 percent (2 cases). The status of most cases was Convicted at 100 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Louisiana has 4 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 50 percent (2 cases), followed by Unknown at 25 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Vote Buying at 50 percent (2 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 50 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Idaho has 12 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 67 percent (8 cases), followed by Unknown at 25 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 50 percent (6 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 75 percent (9 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Wyoming has 4 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (4 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 50 percent (2 cases). The status of most cases was Dismissed at 50 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Iowa has 49 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 78 percent (38 cases), followed by Voter at 20 percent (10 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Unknown at 78 percent (38 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 69 percent (34 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Wisconsin has 57 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 79 percent (45 cases), followed by Third Party Organizations at 9 percent (5 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Felon Casting Ineligible Vote at 39 percent (22 cases). The status of most cases was Convicted at 23 percent (13 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Nebraska has 2 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 50 percent (1 cases), followed by Third Party Organizations at 50 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 100 percent (2 cases). The status of most cases was Dismissed at 50 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Michigan has 17 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 53 percent (9 cases), followed by Voter at 24 percent (4 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 35 percent (6 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 59 percent (10 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Kansas has 216 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 45 percent (97 cases), followed by Unknown at 40 percent (87 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 51 percent (111 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 46 percent (100 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Utah has 51 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (51 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 100 percent (51 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 90 percent (46 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Virginia has 35 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 91 percent (32 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 6 percent (2 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Casting Ineligible Vote at 89 percent (31 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 77 percent (27 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Oregon has 33 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 94 percent (31 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 3 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Petition Fraud at 55 percent (18 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 82 percent (27 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Connecticut has 196 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 43 percent (84 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 24 percent (48 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 45 percent (89 cases). The status of most cases was Consent Order at 56 percent (110 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Montana has 2 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 50 percent (1 cases), followed by Unknown at 50 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 50 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 50 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
New Hampshire has 20 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (20 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 90 percent (18 cases). The status of most cases was Not Charged at 85 percent (17 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Texas has 104 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 44 percent (46 cases), followed by Voter at 36 percent (37 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Unknown at 42 percent (44 cases). The status of most cases was Not Charged at 32 percent (33 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
West Virginia has 16 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Election Official had the highest percentage of accused at 88 percent (14 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 13 percent (2 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Vote Buying at 75 percent (12 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 63 percent (10 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
South Carolina has 1 case of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Election Official had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 100 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 100 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
California has 56 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 34 percent (19 cases), followed by Unknown at 23 percent (13 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 63 percent (35 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 54 percent (30 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Massachusetts has 1 case of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 100 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 100 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Georgia has 301 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Election Official had the highest percentage of accused at 48 percent (143 cases), followed by Voter at 27 percent (80 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 33 percent (99 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 34 percent (103 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
North Dakota has 3 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Double Voting at 100 percent (3 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 67 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Pennsylvania has 23 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 39 percent (9 cases), followed by Election Official at 30 percent (7 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 43 percent (10 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 35 percent (8 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Florida has 39 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 44 percent (17 cases), followed by Third Party Organizations at 28 percent (11 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Non-Citizen Casting Ineligible Vote at 46 percent (18 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 31 percent (12 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Alaska has 9 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 78 percent (7 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 11 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Unknown at 78 percent (7 cases). The status of most cases was Not Charged at 78 percent (7 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Kentucky has 110 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 70 percent (77 cases), followed by Election Official at 15 percent (16 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 38 percent (42 cases). The status of most cases was Dismissed at 31 percent (34 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Rhode Island has 5 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (5 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Casting Ineligible Vote at 80 percent (4 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 80 percent (4 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Arizona has 7 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 86 percent (6 cases), followed by Campaign Official at 14 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Double Voting at 57 percent (4 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 71 percent (5 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Missouri has 17 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 88 percent (15 cases), followed by Voter at 12 percent (2 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 88 percent (15 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 71 percent (12 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Ohio has 77 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 44 percent (34 cases), followed by Unknown at 22 percent (17 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Petition Fraud at 51 percent (39 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 51 percent (39 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Alabama has 16 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 69 percent (11 cases), followed by Voter at 31 percent (5 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 75 percent (12 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 75 percent (12 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
New York has 18 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 94 percent (17 cases), followed by Voter at 6 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 50 percent (9 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 72 percent (13 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
South Dakota has 1 case of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (1 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 100 percent (1 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 100 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Colorado has 22 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 68 percent (15 cases), followed by Third Party Organizations at 14 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Double Voting at 55 percent (12 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 86 percent (19 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
New Jersey has 44 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Campaign Official had the highest percentage of accused at 61 percent (27 cases), followed by Unknown at 30 percent (13 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Absentee Ballot Fraud at 91 percent (40 cases). The status of most cases was Unknown at 27 percent (12 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Washington has 270 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Unknown had the highest percentage of accused at 84 percent (228 cases), followed by Voter at 13 percent (35 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Unknown at 70 percent (188 cases). The status of most cases was Not Charged at 88 percent (237 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
North Carolina has 22 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 68 percent (15 cases), followed by Election Official at 23 percent (5 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Casting Ineligible Vote at 36 percent (8 cases). The status of most cases was Case Pending at 41 percent (9 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Tennessee has 14 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 71 percent (10 cases), followed by Election Official at 21 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Casting Ineligible Vote at 64 percent (9 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 29 percent (4 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Nevada has 2 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Third Party Organizations had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (2 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Registration Fraud at 100 percent (2 cases). The status of most cases was Pleaded at 100 percent (2 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
Maine has 3 cases of alleged election fraud since 2000. By category, Voter had the highest percentage of accused at 100 percent (3 cases). The most prevalent fraud was Double Voting at 100 percent (3 cases). The status of most cases was Dismissed at 33 percent (1 cases). Responses to requests for public records varied from state to state. Some state and local officials were quick to respond by sending available records; others failed to provide a single document.
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The synopsis of each case is pulled from information reported to News21 by state officials (listed as OFFICIAL RECORDS) and/or local media (listed as SUMMARY). Links for media reports are provided when available. The official records can be found by searching the documents.
SUMMARY: Couple voted in Arizona and Nevada for the same election. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with 15 counts of voter fraud including false registrations, illegal voting and filing false instruments. The Canovas were each sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation for attempted illegal voting (class 6). Received a $9,200 fine and 200 hours of community service. LINK: http://1.usa.gov/KNX5je One of the cases identified by the RNLA survey of voter fraud from 2011.
ATTRIBUTION: Letter: Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett's office: 6/1/2012
SUMMARY: Green falsified his application to receive funds for his campaign for the republican nomination for State Senate in Legislative District 7. Accused of forging Citizens' Clean Election Commission documents. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Convicted of felony forgery. Received 4 years supervised probation after accepting plea, a $9,479 fine and $11,060 in restitution for investigation. LINK: http://1.usa.gov/MPfRhode Islandn
SUMMARY: Marotta reportedly voted in Arizona and Colorado for the same election. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Entered guilty plea to amend the second count, attempted illegal voting, which is a class 6 undesignated felony. Received a $4,600 fine. Marotta had already completed 50 hours of community service between the time of charging and sentencing. Received no further probation.
SUMMARY: Couple was accused of having voted in Arizona and Nevada for the same election. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with 15 counts of voter fraud including false registrations, illegal voting and filing false instruments. The Canovas were each sentenced to 2 years of unsupervised probation for attempted illegal voting (class 6). Received a $13,800 fine and 300 hours community service. LINK: http://1.usa.gov/KNX5je One of the cases identified by the RNLA survey of voter fraud from 2011.
SUMMARY: Couple accused of having voted in Kansas and Arizona for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with conspiracy to commit fraudulent voting and fraudulent voting. pleaded guilty and were sentenced to one year of probation. LINK: http://bit.ly/LOMGby
SUMMARY: Magallanes was part of a round up of 10 people found to have been registered to vote that were not citizens, according to reports. Magallenas said he registered to vote at the request of an acquaintance he didn't identify, and that he had no idea he had to be a U.S. citizen to do it. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with presentment of false instrument for filing, a class 6 felony. Dismissed by prosecution motion. LINK: http://bit.ly/MadxOn One of the cases identified by the RNLA survey of voter fraud from 2011.
ATTRIBUTION: Court Documents: Arizona Public Information Officer Jerry Cobb: 6/15/2012
SUMMARY: Blancas was part of a round up of 10 people found to have been registered to vote that were not citizens. According to reports, he said his registration was a mistake on his part. In 1992, when he registered for the Selective Service, he was offered a voter-registration form, he said. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with presentment of false instrument for filing, a class 6 felony. Dismissed By Prosecution Motion. LINK: http://bit.ly/MadxOn One of the cases identified by the RNLA survey of voter fraud from 2011.