DOJ Indicts 18 in North Carolina for Alleged Illegal Voting
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 18 individuals across North Carolina for illegally voting, with charges relating to voting by non-citizens and falsely claiming citizenship. Some of these cases involve voting in New Hanover County.
Wilmington, NC, October 29, 2026 —
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of 18 individuals across the state of North Carolina in connection with alleged illegal voting activities. The charges stem from allegations of non-citizens casting ballots and individuals falsely claiming citizenship to vote in elections.
The indictments encompass a range of alleged offenses related to voting laws. These include charges for voting by individuals who are not U.S. citizens and for making false claims of citizenship during the voting process. The scope of the investigation and subsequent indictments indicates a focus on ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
Officials stated that some of the cases under scrutiny involve voting activities that took place within New Hanover County. Further details regarding the specific number of indictments or alleged voting instances within New Hanover County were not immediately available.
The U.S. Department of Justice has not released the names of the individuals indicted, nor has it provided specific dates for when the alleged illegal voting occurred. Information regarding the exact nature of the charges for each individual, beyond the general categories of voting by non-citizens and false citizenship claims, was also not provided in the initial announcement.
This development highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to investigate and prosecute violations of election laws. The Department of Justice has a mandate to protect the integrity of elections and enforce federal statutes related to voting rights and election fraud.
The investigation and subsequent indictments were conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Further proceedings are expected as these cases move through the legal system. The specific outcomes for the indicted individuals remain to be determined by the courts.
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