Michigan Charges Five Noncitizens Over Alleged Illegal Voting in 2024 Election
Officials said 16 non-citizen voting cases were referred for review, and 22 more remain open as prosecutors pursue felony and misdemeanor election charges.
- On Thursday, Aug. 13, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges against five non-citizens and one U.S. citizen for illegal voting or registration activities linked to the 2024 election.
- Nessel's office investigated 38 suspected cases of non-citizen voting or "adjacent conduct in elections spanning from 2009 to 2025," following referrals from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
- Among those charged, Robert Piva allegedly claimed his vote was an "experiment concerning voter fraud," while Kimberly DiDonato, a U.S. citizen, allegedly registered her non-citizen husband to test the system.
- Nessel emphasized her office is "upholding election integrity" while noting 10 cases were closed without charges and 22 remain under active review.
- These actions follow a push by Republican President Donald Trump's administration to scrutinize voter rolls and implement new proof-of-citizenship standards for voters across the country.
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Michigan voter fraud charges have reignited the election integrity fight as five noncitizens face charges over allegedly voting in the 2024 presidential election. House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts Democrats over noncitizen voting as the Trump administration pushes voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements through the SAVE America Act. With Democrats and Republicans divided over election security, the Michigan cases are fueling a fresh battle over voter fraud, citizenship verification and the future of U.S. elections.
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