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: Comparin reportedly illegally voted twice in the 2008 general election, once as herself and once under the identity of her deceased sister. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Comparin was charged with illegal voting in Bexar County. The case is pending. LINK: http://bit.ly/N97OZD
ATTRIBUTION: Official Records: Jordan Hale: Assistant Attorney General: Asst. Public Information Coordinator: General Counsel Division: 6/4/2012
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with impersonating elector. Pleaded to impersonating an elector and received $4216.50 in fines and court fees.
ATTRIBUTION: Email: Colorado District Attorneys Council: 6/20/2012
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Secretary of State Elections Director Brian Keith Ingram testified that Alamanza attempted to impersonate his incarcerated brother at the polls. Almanza was charged with illegal voting. The case is pending.
SUMMARY: Almanza was reportedly charged with illegal voting and voter impersonation in a 2009 school district election. OFFICIAL RECORDS: In court, Secretary of State elections director Brian Keith Ingram testified Alamanza did not actually impersonate anyone, but she did vouch for her son, Lorenzo Almanza, who was attempting to impersonate his incarcerated brother at the polls. There was a jury trial and Almanza was found guilty and sentenced to 2 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, followed by 90 days of probation in jail and 5 years probation after that. Almanza was ordered to refrain from engaging in political activity. LINK: http://bit.ly/NY4WzU
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with impersonating elector. Pleaded to impersonating an elector and received $195.50 in fines and court fees.
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: A person was accused of finding another person's address on a poll book and using it to register and vote. The accused was a college-aged voter with a common last name, and he used the address of someone with the same last name after he went to a polling place and discovered he wasn't registered. He cast a provisional ballot that didn’t count because he was registered in a different county. When a registration card was sent to the address the young man provided, the election office received a call saying that the person had the same name, but didn’t live there. Crimes alleged: perjury, impersonation of a voter. Actions taken: referred to district attorney.
ATTRIBUTION: Official Documents: Kansas Secretary of State's Office Memos, Letters, and Charts: 5/31/2012 and 7/11/2012
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with 2 counts of impersonating an elector. Pleaded guilty to 1 count.
SUMMARY: Lacasse, 17, was accused of voting with his father's name during the January 2004 Republican presidential primary in Londonderry, N.H. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Charged with wrongful voting/ using a false name, a misdemeanor. The case was dismissed after Lacasse performed community service. LINK: http://bit.ly/Ms4po8
ATTRIBUTION: Official Records: William R. Hart, Jr., Chief of Police, Londonderry Police Department: 7/2/2012
SUMMARY: Crayton was accused of using her sister's name to vote illegally when she was not registered, during the general and constitutional amendment election on November 5, 2002. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Pleaded guilty to voting illegally or fraudulently. Received a 2-year sentence: 1 month and 5 days in jail, and the remainder on probation.
ATTRIBUTION: Letter: Alabama Attorney General Press Officer Joy Patterson: 7/2/2012
SUMMARY: No additional information available. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor. LINK:
ATTRIBUTION: Letter: Peter J. Cross Deputy District Attorney: 7/2/2012