Fact check: Is there evidence of voting fraud in the 2024 election

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there is limited evidence of isolated voting fraud cases in the 2024 election, but no evidence of widespread or systematic fraud.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened investigations into 33 potential noncitizens who allegedly voted in the 2024 General Election, though this does not provide conclusive evidence of widespread voting fraud ^[1]. Similarly, there have been recent charges against noncitizens for alleged illegal voting, but these cases are described as isolated and do not point to a widespread conspiracy ^[2].

The Heritage Foundation's Election Fraud Map presents a sampling of proven instances of election fraud, including fraudulent use of absentee ballots, false registration, and duplicate voting, but does not provide comprehensive data specifically on the 2024 election ^[3].

Importantly, most claims of voting fraud and election irregularities were found to be false or exaggerated ^[4]. The FBI warned of deepfakes and fabricated content designed to mislead the American public regarding election fraud ^[4]. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission released a comprehensive report highlighting the success of the 2024 election and the measures taken to ensure its security and integrity ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial pieces of context:

• Scale and frequency: While isolated cases exist, experts suggest that many cases involve mistakes rather than intentional fraud ^[2]. The instances of noncitizen voting are described as extremely rare ^[2].
• Security measures implemented: Georgia election officials implemented comprehensive security measures including voter ID, poll pads, ballot marking devices, and scanners to ensure accuracy and security ^[6]. These preventive measures are not mentioned in the original question.
• Threat mitigation: Election security risks and threats, including cyberattacks and physical threats, were mitigated through planning, preparation, and response by election officials and law enforcement ^[7].
• Political rhetoric impact: The analyses highlight the political rhetoric surrounding voter fraud and the potential consequences of using this rhetoric to justify restrictive voting laws ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question, while neutral in phrasing, could potentially amplify unfounded concerns about election integrity without acknowledging the robust security measures and oversight that were in place.

Political figures and organizations who benefit from promoting voter fraud narratives include those who can use such claims to justify restrictive voting laws ^[2]. Conversely, election officials and security experts who implemented comprehensive safeguards would benefit from public recognition of the election's integrity and security.

The question fails to acknowledge that the FBI specifically warned about fabricated content designed to mislead the public about election fraud ^[4], and that most fraud claims were found to be false or exaggerated ^[4]. This omission could inadvertently legitimize disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 election's credibility.