Intentional Voter Fraud That Alters Elections Is Non-Existent

The odds of intentional voter fraud influencing an election outcome are incredibly low, almost incalculable.

The probability of being struck by lightning or eaten by a shark is greater than committing voter fraud that can alter an election result in the US.

In the aftermath of an election, we’re likely to see numerous claims of rigged voting, noncitizens voting, or ballot manipulation from defeated candidates.

However, instances of impactful voter fraud in the US are virtually non-existent.

Such false claims can erode trust in the electoral process, potentially causing chaos and even violence.

Here’s what to know about actual voter fraud:

• Multiple studies have proven the rarity of voter fraud in the US.
• From 2000 to 2024, fewer than 500 cases of confirmed voter fraud were recorded nationwide out of billions of votes cast.
• While attempted voter fraud does occur, most instances result from errors, not conspiracies.

For instance, if a felon who believes they can vote tries to do so, that counts as attempted voter fraud. Similarly, submitting an absentee ballot for a friend, which is illegal, adds to the figure. Policies are in place to catch these errors, and the system is effective.

Still need proof? An audit of North Carolina’s 2016 election results uncovered only two cases of false identity voting.

The Heritage Foundation’s database of voter fraud convictions found only 123 cases in North Carolina since 1986, with over 4.4 million votes already cast in the state for the 2024 election.

So, ignore false claims about widespread voter fraud and trust in the integrity of your legal vote.