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Category: Election Integrity

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October 30, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Dominion Voting Machines NATIONWIDE Are Experiencing ‘Programming Issues.’

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is warning voters that a Dominion voting machine model in use in many of the state’s counties is erroneously preventing voters from casting split-ticket ballots. According to Benson, the error is impacting specifically the Dominion ICX Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) system, which is offered to individuals with disabilities and assists with marking their ballots.

According to Benson, the Dominion machine has an issue processing certain types of ballots—namely those where a voter wishes to vote for a mix of Republican and Democratic Party candidates instead of a straight party line. The Michigan Secretary of State claims the problem with the VAT machine isn’t unique to Michigan, and ballot marking errors have been reported by election officials nationwide.

“Yeah, this is a nationwide issue with Dominion voter access terminals in, in the counties that use them in the voter access terminals,” Benson announced earlier this week. She added: “Of course, not all the machines, just the ones that are accessible, have an issue. With the straight-party voting and a programming issue, that’s again affected the machines nationwide.”


Michigan election officials say that voters using Dominion-made VAT machines must either cast a straight-party line ballot or manually split their ballot by voting on each candidate individually. Typically, Michigan voters can select a partisan ballot choice and then override the party selection for specific races.

The Michigan Department of State says Dominion cannot fix the error in time for the 2024 election, so manual voting will be necessary for any disabled voter using a VAT machine. For her part, Benson expressed disappointment in Dominion over the issue, adding that she and others were unhappy to learn about the problem only when testing began.

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is warning voters that a Dominion voting machine model in use in many of the state's counties is erroneously preventing voters from casting split-ticket ballots. According to Benson, the error is impacting specifically the Dominion ICX Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) system, which is offered to individuals with disabilities and assists with marking their ballots. show more
October 29, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Dem Operative Appears to Admit 2020 Steal on Hidden Camera.

Undercover footage of a Democrat operative in Georgia appears to confirm that a burst water pipe at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena during the 2020 election was used to send Republican election observers home while Democrats remained and supervised counting—which resumed promptly after their counterparts had left. Additionally, the operative states that Democrats engaged in legally dubious ballot harvesting tactics, specifically targeting elderly care facilities in the lead-up to the election.

Stephen Crowder and his team posted footage of Joel Caldwell, the Operations Director for the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, on X (formerly Twitter) on October 28. In the footage, Caldwell states that it was easier to steal an election by inflating vote totals for Democrats in areas that were already heavily Democratic to avoid raising suspicions.

BALLOT HARVESTING & BURST PIPES.

Caldwell alludes to potentially illegal ballot harvesting activities, claiming a “man pulled up and put a hundred ballots in [a] box. You can’t do that sh*t.” He stated, “Groups [were] paying people to do just that. Drop off ballots. Go around collecting ballots [and] forge them.”

He also discusses the circumstances surrounding an alleged burst water pipe in Atlanta during the 2020 presidential election that caused counters to stop counting ballots at the State Farm arena after they were evacuated.

Caldwell notes that the Democrat observers returned to the venue and had workers resume counting while Republicans had left. He states in the video that only 100 votes were recorded for President Donald J. Trump in one specific locality, claiming the number was statistically impossible.

“Statistically, you’re downtown. There’s going to be more than a hundred votes for Trump,” he said.

Fulton County has been a significant focus of allegations of election fraud. However, Georgia’s top election official, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, has resisted efforts to spearhead major election integrity efforts.

The National Pulse previously reported that Raffensperger is instead fundraising for a group that targets activists and officials raising alarms over voter fraud.

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Undercover footage of a Democrat operative in Georgia appears to confirm that a burst water pipe at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena during the 2020 election was used to send Republican election observers home while Democrats remained and supervised counting—which resumed promptly after their counterparts had left. Additionally, the operative states that Democrats engaged in legally dubious ballot harvesting tactics, specifically targeting elderly care facilities in the lead-up to the election. show more
October 28, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Ballot Drop Boxes Set on Fire.

At least two allegedly secure ballot drop boxes have been set on fire in Oregon and Washington State—destroying an unknown number of ballots contained inside. The most recent incident, in Clark County, Washington, saw a ballot drop box billowing smoke as numerous ballots burned in the early morning hours on Monday.

Concerningly, Clark County sits in the hotly contested 3rd Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA). However, President Donald J. Trump won the district during the 2020 presidential election. The race is currently a toss-up between Gluesenkamp Perez and her Republican challenger, Joe Kent, a United States Army Special Forces veteran.

“This morning at about 4:00 AM, Vancouver Police responded to an arson at a ballot box located at 3510 SE 164th Ave. It was reported that the ballot box was smoking and on fire,” local police confirmed in a statement. They added: “Officers arrived and located a suspicious device next to the box. The ballot box was smoking and was on fire. Members of the Metro Explosive Disposal Unit (MEDU) arrived and safely collected the device, and the fire was extinguished.”


The preliminary report reveals that an incendiary device appears to have set the fire. At the moment, no suspect or motivation for the fire has been identified. According to the Clark County elections auditor, hundreds of ballots were in the drop box at the time of the fire, as the last pickup occurred at 11 AM on Saturday.

With many states expanding their early and mail-in voting timelines, election officials have insisted that ballot drop boxes are safe, secure, and adequately monitored. However, the two fires in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, undermine this assertion.

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At least two allegedly secure ballot drop boxes have been set on fire in Oregon and Washington State—destroying an unknown number of ballots contained inside. The most recent incident, in Clark County, Washington, saw a ballot drop box billowing smoke as numerous ballots burned in the early morning hours on Monday. show more
October 28, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

VA Asks SCOTUS to Block a Biden-Harris Push to Allow Noncitizens to Vote.

The Commonwealth of Virginia filed an emergency stay with the United States Supreme Court on Sunday night, asking that it block a ruling by a Biden-Harris-appointed federal judge barring the state from removing noncitizens from its voter rolls. Late last week, a federal district court ordered the state to halt the removal of over 1,500 individuals who have self-identified as noncitizens from state voter lists.

In 2006, then-Governor Tim Kaine (D-VA) signed legislation allowing the state to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls. Despite being on the books for nearly two decades, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not challenged that law until now.

The emergency stay request, filed by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R), is now on the Supreme Court’s docket. Chief Justice John Roberts will likely decide whether the stay request will move forward and be heard by the full court, which could happen within hours.

According to the original lawsuit filed by the Biden-Harris DOJ, removing noncitizen voters from the Virginia voter roll violates Section 8(c)(2) of the NVRA, also known as the Quiet Period Provision. This provision “requires states to complete systematic programs aimed at removing the names of ineligible voters from voter registration lists no later than 90 days before federal elections,” the DOJ contends.

However, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) counters that the state law has been in force since 2006 and that the state’s same-day registration rules allow any potential legal voter caught up in the noncitizen removals to cast a provisional ballot on election day. “Virginians—and Americans—will see this for exactly what it is: a desperate attempt to attack the legitimacy of the elections in the Commonwealth, the very crucible of American Democracy,” Youngkin said, blasting the DOJ lawsuit.

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The Commonwealth of Virginia filed an emergency stay with the United States Supreme Court on Sunday night, asking that it block a ruling by a Biden-Harris-appointed federal judge barring the state from removing noncitizens from its voter rolls. Late last week, a federal district court ordered the state to halt the removal of over 1,500 individuals who have self-identified as noncitizens from state voter lists. show more
October 27, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Biden-Harris Judge Rules Noncitizens Can Vote.

A federal judge appointed by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris says the Commonwealth of Virginia cannot remove over 1,500 individuals who have self-identified as noncitizens from its voter roll. The lawsuit was brought by the Biden-Harris government.

U.S. election law bars those who are not American citizens from participating in federal elections. The issue of noncitizen voters has become a major concern during the 2024 election as several states have found significant numbers of illegal registrations on their voter rolls.

VIRGINIA LAW SINCE 2006.

“Let’s be clear about what just happened: only eleven days before a Presidential election, a federal judge ordered Virginia to reinstate over 1,500 individuals—who self-identified themselves as noncitizens—back onto voters rolls,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) in a statement blasting the ruling. He continued: “Almost all of these individuals had previously presented immigration documents confirming their noncitizen status a fact recently verified by federal authorities.”

Addressing the legal requirements for Virginia to remove these illegal voters from the state’s rolls, Youngkin emphasized that the law has been on the state books since 2006 and has been fulfilled under both Republican and Democrat governments.

“This is a Virginia law passed in 2006, signed by then-Governor Tim Kaine, that mandates certain procedures to remove noncitizens from the voter rolls, with safeguards in place to affirm citizenship before removal—and the ultimate failsafe of same-day registration for U.S. citizens to cast a provisional ballot,” Youngkin stated, adding: “This law has been applied in every Presidential election by Republicans and Democrats since enacted 18 years ago.”

Youngkin says the state will immediately ask the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for a stay of the decision.

Data shows that a statistically significant number of noncitizens have illegally participated in past elections. In Oregon, an alleged coding error resulted in over one thousand noncitizens being allowed on the voter rolls.

Image by Adam Schultz.

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A federal judge appointed by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris says the Commonwealth of Virginia cannot remove over 1,500 individuals who have self-identified as noncitizens from its voter roll. The lawsuit was brought by the Biden-Harris government. show more
October 25, 2024
Election 2024
Election Integrity

More Non-Citizen Voters Indicted.

Grand jurors have indicted six foreign nationals accused of voting illegally in Ohio. Ahmed Aden, 35, from Columbus, along with Nicholas Fontaine, 32, of Kent; Van Thuy Cooper, 53, of Hilliard; Maria Dearaujo, 62, of Columbus; Ramesh Patel, 68, of North Royalton; and Lorinda Miller, 78, of Hudson, face accusations of voting despite being noncitizens between 2008 and 2020.

The defendants stand charged under Ohio’s illegal voting law, which prohibits individuals from voting without legal citizen qualifications or voting more than once in a single election. Illegal voting is classified as a fourth-degree felony, potentially leading to an 18-month prison sentence. “If you’re not a citizen, it is illegal to vote whether you thought you were allowed to or not, and you will be held accountable in the state of Ohio,” warned Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Yost’s office intervened following referrals from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who, in August, brought attention to 138 cases of alleged illegal voting. Yost’s office focused on noncitizen cases, with special state prosecutors leading the investigations.

Federal law mandates that only American citizens can vote in federal elections. Still, the fact that people are not generally required to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote—or to present photographic identification when voting in person—has allowed noncitizens to circumvent the law sufficiently to change the outcome of elections.

The vast majority of Americans want proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements to be introduced, but the Democrats—who benefit disproportionately from noncitizens voting illegally—are bitterly opposed to such safeguards.

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Grand jurors have indicted six foreign nationals accused of voting illegally in Ohio. Ahmed Aden, 35, from Columbus, along with Nicholas Fontaine, 32, of Kent; Van Thuy Cooper, 53, of Hilliard; Maria Dearaujo, 62, of Columbus; Ramesh Patel, 68, of North Royalton; and Lorinda Miller, 78, of Hudson, face accusations of voting despite being noncitizens between 2008 and 2020. show more
October 25, 2024
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Probe Launched into Stolen and Fraudulently Cast Mail-In Ballots.

Local election officials in Mesa County, Colorado, have initiated an investigation following the discovery of at least 12 stolen mail-in ballots for the 2024 election, with some counted as valid votes. On Tuesday, officials in this predominantly Republican county identified the issue through signature verification processes. One particular ballot raised suspicion when a voter tracking their ballot found it had been cast despite the fact they never received it.

Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Bobbie Gross, a Republican, stated that the office is dedicated to maintaining election integrity and is actively investigating the fraud attempt. According to state officials, three ballots were accepted as legitimate votes and cannot be invalidated, but the voters can submit another ballot. It has been acknowledged that the signature verification system flagged these ballots, yet an election judge—now reassigned—approved them.

Jena Griswold—Colorado’s Secretary of State and a Democrat—admitted that counting these ballots was regrettable but insisted the state’s election system functioned as intended. Officials did not disclose which candidates were marked on the affected ballots.

Currently, over 27,000 votes have been counted in Mesa County, a region where former President Donald J. Trump secured a significant victory in 2020.

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Local election officials in Mesa County, Colorado, have initiated an investigation following the discovery of at least 12 stolen mail-in ballots for the 2024 election, with some counted as valid votes. On Tuesday, officials in this predominantly Republican county identified the issue through signature verification processes. One particular ballot raised suspicion when a voter tracking their ballot found it had been cast despite the fact they never received it. show more
October 24, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Data
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Overwhelming Majority of Americans Want Photo ID, Proof of Citizenship for Voting.

As the presidential election approaches, Gallup polling indicates strong support among American adults for requiring voters to prove their citizenship and show vote identification. An overwhelming 84 percent want to require voters to show photo ID to cast their ballots, and 83 percent support a proof of citizenship requirement for first-time voter registration.

The poll reveals partisan differences in attitudes toward election integrity. Democrats are more inclined to support measures that making voting easier—and more open to fraud—such as early voting and automatic registration. Republicans support ID and proof of citizenship more strongly, and their support for early voting has fallen noticeably since 2016.

Currently, 47 states plus the District of Columbia offer early voting, and 36 states require some form of voter identification. All states provide voter registration at motor vehicle agencies, as federal law mandates. Around half of states have adopted automatic voter registration systems.

The Republican-controlled House recently passed a bill requiring citizenship proof for voter registration, but the Democrat-controlled Senate is declining to hold a vote on the legislation, and the Biden-Harris White House has vowed to block it.

Democrats dismiss conservative concerns around election fraud and, in particular, noncitizen voting by claiming it is against the law and, therefore, not an issue. However, weak vetting means noncitizens can and do vote without great difficulty, with research suggesting they have done so in sufficient numbers to alter election outcomes—in favor of the Democrats.

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As the presidential election approaches, Gallup polling indicates strong support among American adults for requiring voters to prove their citizenship and show vote identification. An overwhelming 84 percent want to require voters to show photo ID to cast their ballots, and 83 percent support a proof of citizenship requirement for first-time voter registration. show more
October 24, 2024
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Footage Catches Suspect Behavior Around Ballot Drop Box.

In Montana, surveillance footage has captured what authorities describe as suspicious behavior at a ballot box. Crystal Cole, the Glacier County election administrator, has raised concerns with the state election unit, believing the action might constitute “tampering.”

The Montana Secretary of State’s office identified the individual as Laszlo Gendler, affiliated with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). An email seen by the media indicates that Cole contacted Gendler, who explained he was tasked with verifying the security of the ballot box. However, Cole noted that the Montana Democratic Party had not informed the elections office about sending someone for this task.

David Bergstein, a spokesman for the DSCC, claims that the individual was there to ensure the ballot box was securely attached but admits that the actions deviated from DSCC protocol.

The Secretary of State’s office has referred the incident to the Glacier County Sheriff. It comes amid heightened focus on Montana, the scene of a crucial Senate race between Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Republican contender Tim Sheehy.

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In Montana, surveillance footage has captured what authorities describe as suspicious behavior at a ballot box. Crystal Cole, the Glacier County election administrator, has raised concerns with the state election unit, believing the action might constitute "tampering." show more
October 22, 2024
Raheem J. Kassam
Election 2024
Election Integrity

New Election Integrity Rules Blocked… By Anti-Trump ‘Republicans.’

The Georgia Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-backed mandate that would have required poll workers to hand-count ballots during the 2024 election. The court’s unanimous decision prevents the rule, which would have helped ensure election integrity in the Peach State. It is unclear at this point whether the case can be further appealed, though The National Pulse understands that advocates for the rules are actively exploring their options in real-time.

The mandate, pushed by three members of the state election board, would have forced poll workers to manually tally ballots cast at each precinct and compare them to machine counts. While it wouldn’t require the hand-counting of actual votes, supporters claimed the measure would catch early errors and boost public trust in the process.

State officials linked to Republican-In-Name-Only (RINO) Governor Brian Kemp complained it would do the opposite by “overburdening” poll workers. As a result, a RINO-group called Eternal Vigilance Action filed the case with the State Supreme Court.

Eternal Vigilance Action is run by local Kemp ally Scot Turner, who is also a part of the local Peach Politics blog founded by anti-Trump commentator Erick Erickson. Turner recently wrote on his blog: “Trump can, in fact, still earn my vote. To do so, all he needs to do is lick the bottom of Brian Kemp’s shoes clean after he has accidentally stepped in a pile of dog crap at one of Marty Kemp’s pet adoption events at the Governor’s Mansion. And I am going to need to see it in person. After that, I will gladly vote for Trump, but not until then.”

Erickson is most recently known for his anti-Trump, pro-Ron DeSantis activism during the Republican Party primary.

In addition to blocking the hand-count rule, the court also rejected a separate election board measure allowing a “reasonable inquiry” into results before certification, further preventing delays and potential disruptions to the election process.

Though the court’s ruling prevents these rules from taking effect in the upcoming election, it indicated that the board’s power to issue such regulations could be reviewed in the future.

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The Georgia Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-backed mandate that would have required poll workers to hand-count ballots during the 2024 election. The court's unanimous decision prevents the rule, which would have helped ensure election integrity in the Peach State. It is unclear at this point whether the case can be further appealed, though The National Pulse understands that advocates for the rules are actively exploring their options in real-time. show more