Florida Voter Fraud Charges
Florida Announces Felony Charges Against Twenty People Accused of Illegal Voting
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Of the 12 people in custody, all but one were lawful permanent residents, and some had allegedly registered decades earlier after falsely affirming they were U.S. citizens.
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Florida’s 2018 Amendment 4 restored voting rights to many people with felony convictions, but excluded those convicted of murder or sex-related offenses and required eligible voters to complete their sentences or probation and pay outstanding fines, fees, or restitution.
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Investigators reviewed voter-registration applications, poll-book signatures or vote-by-mail certificates, and post-election notices of ineligibility; officials also said dozens of additional investigations were underway.
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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is set to lead the new Association of State and Local Election Officials, which DeSantis said would bring together election officials from across the country.
Florida officials announced felony charges against 20 people accused of voting illegally, with 12 in custody as of Thursday WFLANews. Prosecutors say 16 falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and vote, while four voted despite felony convictions and probation restrictions. The alleged illegal ballots were among more than 11 million cast in Florida during 2024 YourSun.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier called the operation a voter-integrity effort Orlando Weekly. The state says arrests and prosecutions linked to its Office of Election Crimes and Security have exceeded 100 since 2022. Research has consistently found voter fraud to be extremely rare in the United States.
Who Was Charged and How They Were Caught
Of the 12 people in custody, all but one were lawful permanent residents Orlando Weekly. Some had registered to vote decades earlier after falsely claiming they were U.S. citizens. Investigators reviewed voter-registration applications, poll-book signatures, vote-by-mail certificates, and post-election notices of ineligibility WJNO. Officials said dozens of additional investigations remain underway.
Voting Rights Restored Then Restricted Again
Florida's 2018 Amendment 4 restored voting rights to many people with felony convictions Cuba Headlines. The law excluded those convicted of murder or sex crimes. It also required eligible voters to complete their sentences or probation and pay all outstanding fines, fees, or restitution before voting. Four of those charged voted while still on probation.
Florida Plans National Election Officials Network
DeSantis announced a new Association of State and Local Election Officials designed to promote Florida's election-law approach Cuba Headlines. Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd will lead the organization. The group is expected to launch after November 3. DeSantis aims to bring together election officials from across the country to adopt similar voting-integrity measures.
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