Acting U.S. Attorney Claims 405 Noncitizens Voted in Washington, but Offers No Charges or Records
Federal prosecutors say a review found 400 potentially illegal registrations and 1,500 votes tied to noncitizens, while Washington officials dispute the claims.
- On Monday, acting U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Neil Floyd and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Pete Serrano held a press conference claiming over 400 noncitizens voted in Washington, describing findings as 'only the tip of the iceberg.'
- The Department of Justice demanded Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs set aside ballots from flagged individuals pending verification. Hobbs criticized the data as 'flawed' and decades old, warning against harassment of Washingtonians.
- Prosecutors allege 1,500 ballots were illegally cast by noncitizens, though Hobbs noted his office identified only 15 cases of noncitizen voting between 1982 and 2025. Voters attest to eligibility by signing ballot envelopes.
- Although no charges have been filed, Floyd stated he anticipates 'we will be filing charges' against those involved. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown secured 27 dismissals against the Department of Justice in prior cases.
- Similar Department of Justice actions in Nevada and California faced judicial pushback, with federal courts rejecting DOJ demands. Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh argues the state's automatic voter registration database remains insecure.
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‘Tip of the Iceberg’: Feds Allege 405 Migrants Voted 1,500 Times
Federal prosecutors said Monday that investigators have identified 405 people they believe are not U.S. citizens who voted in Washington state elections, casting more than 1,500 ballots over multiple elections.
Federal Prosecutors Say 405 Noncitizens Cast Over 1,500 Ballots in Washington State
Federal prosecutors say they have identified 405 people believed to be noncitizens who cast more than 1,500 ballots in Washington state, and the acting U.S. attorney says the real number could reach into the thousands.
Federal attorneys allege hundreds of non-citizens are voting in Washington elections
At a press conference Monday afternoon, U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd for the Western District of Washington and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Pete Serrano of the Eastern District of Washington alleged, "Records indicate [a] substantial number of ineligible residents being registered and voting."
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