Between January 2025 and September 2026, the nationwide enforcement push resulted in charges against roughly 160 noncitizens for illegal voting and registration offenses, according to Justice Department figures.
DOJ charges 18 noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina's 2024 election
Statewide total reaches 30 as roughly 160 noncitizens charged nationally for voting and registration offenses
The Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against 18 noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina's 2024 election, bringing the number of people charged in the state this year to 30. The prosecutions add to a nationwide enforcement push, as federal officials warn against unlawful voting ahead of the midterm elections.
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Analysis
Why This Matters
- The charges draw attention to voter integrity and election security ahead of the US midterm elections, a highly polarised issue.
- The cases highlight the Justice Department’s active enforcement of federal election laws and its strategic focus on swing states like North Carolina.
- The figures provide a benchmark for the scale of noncitizen voting, which has been a central topic in political debate since the 2024 election.
Background
The Justice Department has brought charges against individuals accused of voting illegally following the 2024 election. According to department figures, roughly 160 people have been charged with voting or registration offenses between January 2025 and September 2026. North Carolina has been a particular focus, with 30 people charged in the state this year as part of the enforcement push.
What to Watch
- The number of charges filed as the November 2026 midterm elections approach.
- Reactions from state election officials and lawmakers in North Carolina and other key states.
- Any related legislative proposals on voter ID or citizenship verification at the federal or state level.
Sources
- DOJ charges 18 noncitizens in North Carolina for illegal voting in 2024 election · Washington Examiner
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- SupportedThe Justice Department announced charges Thursday against 18 noncitizens.Washington Examiner: “The Justice Department announced charges Thursday against 18 more noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election”
- SupportedThe 18 noncitizens were accused of illegally voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election.Washington Examiner: “18 more noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election”
- SupportedThe charges brought the number charged statewide this year to 30.Washington Examiner: “bringing the number charged statewide this year to 30”
- SupportedFederal officials warned against unlawful voting ahead of the midterm elections.Washington Examiner: “as federal officials warn against unlawful voting ahead of the midterm elections”
- SupportedThe prosecutions added to a nationwide enforcement push.Washington Examiner: “The prosecutions add to a nationwide enforcement push”
- SupportedBetween January 2025 and September 2026, the push resulted in charges against roughly 160 noncitizens for illegal voting and registration offenses, according to Justice Department figures.Washington Examiner: “had resulted in charges against roughly 160 noncitizens for illegal voting and registration offenses between January 2025 and September 2026, according to Justice Department figures.”
- Partly supportedThe statewide total reaches 30.Washington Examiner: “bringing the number charged statewide this year to 30”
- Partly supportedRoughly 160 noncitizens were charged nationally for voting and registration offenses.Washington Examiner: “had resulted in charges against roughly 160 noncitizens for illegal voting and registration offenses between January 2025 and September 2026”