Six Charged with Illegal Voting in Ohio

Prosecutor: Individuals Accused of Voting Illegally in 2020 Election

Six people have been charged with illegal voting in Ohio after an investigation by the state’s attorney general. The charges stem from the 2020 election, in which President Joe Biden narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump.

According to the indictment, the six individuals allegedly voted illegally by either casting ballots in multiple states or voting while they were not eligible to do so. One of the individuals is accused of voting in both Ohio and Kentucky, while another is accused of voting while they were on probation for a felony conviction.

Charges Stemming from 2020 Election

The charges are the latest in a series of investigations into potential voter fraud in the 2020 election. So far, there have been no widespread reports of voter fraud, but there have been isolated cases of individuals being charged with illegal voting.

The charges in Ohio are particularly notable because they come from a state that was closely contested in the 2020 election. Biden won Ohio by a margin of just over 2 percentage points, and Trump has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that the election was stolen from him.

Alleged Offenses Include Voting in Multiple States and While Ineligible

The charges against the six individuals in Ohio are as follows:

• One person is accused of voting in both Ohio and Kentucky.
• One person is accused of voting while they were on probation for a felony conviction.
• One person is accused of voting while they were not a U.S. citizen.
• One person is accused of voting while they were not a resident of Ohio.
• One person is accused of voting more than once in the same election.
• One person is accused of attempting to vote in the name of another person.

If convicted, the six individuals could face up to five years in prison.

Conclusion

The charges in Ohio are a reminder that voter fraud is a serious crime. It is important for everyone to make sure that they are eligible to vote before casting a ballot. If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible to vote, you should contact your local election officials.