Ten Charged with Voter Fraud in Minnesota

A federal grand jury has indicted ten foreign nationals for voter fraud in Minnesota, according to an announcement made by Attorney General Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. The indictments were handed down on September 24, 2026, and all defendants have since made their initial appearances in federal court.

The charges stem from allegations that the defendants, who are not American citizens, illegally participated in voting activities, with one individual allegedly voting as recently as the August 2026 primary. The defendants face charges under two federal statutes: making a false claim of citizenship in order to vote, a violation of 18 U. S.

C. § 1015(f), and voting by aliens, a violation of 18 U. S.

C. § 611.

Legal Consequences

The charge of making a false claim of citizenship carries serious potential penalties, including a maximum imprisonment term of five years, a maximum supervised release term of three years, and a maximum fine of $250,000. The charge of voting by aliens, classified as a class A misdemeanor, carries a maximum imprisonment term of one year, a maximum supervised release term of one year, and a maximum fine of $100,000.

These cases were the result of an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, and are being prosecuted by First Assistant United States Attorney Joseph S. Teirab.

Official Statements

Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of American elections, stating, "The law is clear, only American citizens may vote in American elections, and enforcing this law is fundamental to our democracy. That should not be a partisan concept."

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin added, "Our message to aliens who vote in American elections is clear: we will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation. Under President Trump’s leadership, this administration will never allow the votes of American citizens to be cancelled out by non-citizens illegally voting in our elections."

United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen reiterated the privilege of voting, stating, "Voting in American elections is a privilege of American citizenship. Stealing that privilege is a crime. When, in order to obtain a ballot, a non-citizen swears he or she is a citizen, we will prosecute."

An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The legal proceedings will continue as the cases move forward in the judicial system.