Claims of Noncitizen Registration or Voting: Analysis and Tracker

Claims of Noncitizen Registration or Voting: Analysis and Tracker.

The Center for Election Innovation & Research reviewed claims regarding noncitizen registration or voting across U.S. states. Instances of registration or voting by possible noncitizens are extremely rare.

Four primary patterns: Investigation reveals overcounting. Initial claims consistently shrink after proper scrutiny. Iowa's preliminary report of 2,176 potential noncitizens was reduced to 277 after investigation. Inconsistent methodologies obscure comparisons; different states employ varying standards when identifying potential noncitizens, making direct state-to-state comparisons problematic. Claims remain minimal relative to voter populations: even the largest allegations represent roughly one-tenth of one percent of active registered voters. SAVE tool results follow similar patterns; the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program produced flagged records that diminished significantly upon further review.

Iowa: initial identification of 2,176 potential noncitizens decreased to 277 following additional citizenship verification checks using transportation department records and USCIS data.

Michigan: auditors discovered 16 individuals who appeared to be noncitizens and had voted in the 2024 election, representing roughly 0.00028% of votes cast.

Election officials systematically investigate such claims and prosecute confirmed violations.