Ballots

New GOP Voter Laws Targeting Infrequent Noncitizen Ballots May Impact Legitimate Voters

by

In a growing trend across the United States, Republican lawmakers are implementing stringent measures ostensibly designed to prevent noncitizens from voting. These legal changes, while targeting a phenomenon that is statistically rare, have raised concerns about their broader impact on the rights of eligible voters. Experts point out that the incidence of noncitizen voting in U.S. elections is minimal. According to studies, such cases are not only infrequent but also isolated. Despite this, legislative efforts aimed at stricter voter registration and identification processes are intensifying in several states, with proponents arguing that these laws are … Read more

Minnesota Election Official Charged for Allowing Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots

by

Nevis, MN — A former head election judge from Nevis, Minnesota, faces legal consequences for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered individuals to vote in a recent election. Timothy Michael Scouton, 64, has been charged with two felony counts linked to election misconduct in Hubbard County, authorities reported. The investigation into the irregularities commenced when Kay Rave, the Hubbard County Auditor, discovered a lack of completed voter registration forms from Badoura Township. According to the county sheriff’s office, another election judge claimed Scouton had instructed them to bypass standard registration procedures and simply have new voters sign … Read more

Minnesota Election Judge Accused of Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots

by

Minneapolis, MN – A Minnesota election judge faces charges for allegedly allowing 11 individuals who were not registered to vote to cast ballots during an election, according to officials. The judge, whose name has not been disclosed, served in Ramsey County and the incident has spurred a broader investigation into election protocols within the county. According to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, the election judge is accused of instructing unregistered voters to complete a registration application at the polling station, but failed to verify that these applications were correctly filled out before allowing them to … Read more

Minnesota Election Official Faces Charges for Allegedly Allowing Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots

by

Minneapolis, MN — A Minnesota election judge faces two felony charges after allegedly permitting eleven individuals who were not registered to vote to cast ballots in an election. The incident has sparked concerns about election integrity and the enforcement of voting regulations. The judge, whose name has not been disclosed, was charged with election misconduct and unauthorized performance of duties. According to prosecutors, the alleged infractions could undermine public trust in the electoral process, which relies on strict adherence to established voter registration laws. During the election, the judge reportedly allowed the individuals in question … Read more