Ohio Voter Fraud Cases Highlight Rare Instances of Noncitizen Voting

Investigations into noncitizen voting in Ohio reveal isolated incidents, contrasting with broader claims of widespread fraud.

Ohio officials investigated 621 cases of alleged voter fraud over a decade, resulting in nine indictments for noncitizen voting, one of whom is deceased.
Those charged include individuals who mistakenly believed they were eligible to vote, often due to confusion about voter registration processes.
The cases underscore the rarity of noncitizen voting, which accounts for a minuscule fraction of Ohio's 8 million registered voters and tens of millions of ballots cast.
Defendants, including long-term U.S. residents, face severe consequences such as felony charges, potential prison sentences, and deportation.
Critics argue that claims of widespread noncitizen voting perpetuate false narratives, fostering distrust in the election system despite evidence to the contrary.