Allegations of Voter Fraud Emerge in Arizona and Seven Additional States

By Staff Reporter |

Recent allegations of voter fraud have emerged in Arizona and several other states, following a report by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. He revealed the findings during a Tuesday announcement, indicating that evidence of fraudulent activity was noted across Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

The reported voter fraud includes instances of noncitizen registrations and double voting. This information surfaced during the Ohio Voter Registration Database assessments conducted by the Public Integrity Division.

LaRose’s investigation pointed to 11 individuals who allegedly participated in voting across the affected states and the District of Columbia. He has forwarded these findings to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, as well as to her counterparts in the other implicated states.

In his statement, LaRose emphasized the importance of maintaining electoral integrity: “We must send a clear message that election fraud won’t be tolerated.” His office’s efforts aim to identify and hold accountable those who violate election laws.

LaRose also highlighted the significance of each vote, asserting, “Even one illegal vote can spoil the outcome of an election for the citizenry at large.”

However, Kris Mayes has previously dismissed widespread claims of voter fraud in her state. During her 2022 campaign, she noted on social media that assertions of systemic fraud have been consistently debunked, calling the perpetuation of such claims “truly appalling.”

After her slim victory in the 2022 attorney general race against Congressman Abe Hamadeh, questions surrounding more than 9,000 uncounted provisional ballots persisted. These ballots potentially affected her narrow margin of victory, which was confirmed to be less than 300 votes after a recount.

As of now, Mayes has not stated whether she will pursue an investigation or prosecution regarding LaRose’s referral. Her focus on election-related matters has primarily centered on prosecuting the “fake electors” involved in the 2020 election. Recent efforts to secure indictments in this area faced setbacks when a Maricopa County Superior Court ruled that her case must be restructured, citing procedural failures.

Additionally, Mayes has attempted to block plans for a new jail district election in Cochise County, asserting that the previous election was flawed due to nearly 11,000 eligible voters not receiving ballots. This litigation reflects ongoing challenges around election integrity in the state.