Chinese Student Charged With Illegal Voting in Michigan; Ballot to Be Counted
A 19-year-old Chinese student faces charges for illegally voting in Michigan, yet his ballot may still be included in the official election count.
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Updated: Oct 31st, 2024, 12:16 AM ET
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A Chinese national studying at the University of Michigan has been charged with illegally voting after claiming U.S. citizenship. Despite the charges, his ballot will be counted since Michigan’s election laws do not allow retrieval of ballots. Officials stressed the rarity of noncitizen voting and reiterated the significance of adhering to voting laws. The incident has sparked discussions on election security and the integrity of the voting process, especially as the state prepares for the upcoming election.
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