Jamaican Man Accused of Voting Illegally for Over Two Decades
Federal authorities say a man who claimed U.S. citizenship on a New Jersey registration in 2012 may have cast ballots for 22 years.
For voters concerned about election integrity, the case of a Jamaican man accused of illegally voting for 22 years highlights worries about lax citizenship checks.
The man registered to vote in New Jersey in 2012, swearing he was a U.S. citizen, according to court documents.
The alleged 22‑year illegal voting record underscores the need for stricter verification of citizenship before allowing anyone to cast a ballot.
Original reporting
New York Post
Jamaican man illegally voted in US elections for 22 years, lied about citizenship in wild scheme: feds
He registered to vote in New Jersey in 2012, lying when he swore he was a US citizen, according to court docs.
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- A Jamaican man is accused by federal authorities of illegally voting in US elections for 22 years and lying about his citizenship.
- The man registered to vote in New Jersey in 2012 and swore he was a US citizen, according to court documents.
- The voter registration occurred in New Jersey.
- The man registered to vote in 2012.
- The man allegedly voted illegally in US elections for 22 years.
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