A 19-year-old Chinese national, a student in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was charged with illegally registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2024 election. He allegedly used his student ID and other documentation to register, claiming U.S. citizenship which he did not possess.The individual faces charges including unauthorized elector attempting to vote and perjury for making a false affidavit to secure voter registration. These charges carry potential penalties of imprisonment and fines. authorities and election officials have emphasized the seriousness with which they treat voter fraud. They've acted swiftly in this case, expressing gratitude for the quick response by local clerks in referring the case to law enforcement.
The announcement comes just six days from Election Day, with polls showing Michigan up for grabs.
“We are grateful for the swift action of the clerk in this case, who took the appropriate steps and referred the case to law enforcement,” read a joint statement from Benson and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office. “We are also grateful to law enforcement for swiftly and thoroughly investigating this case.”