Fact check: How many cases of voter fraud have been reported in Rockland County?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, no specific number of voter fraud cases has been reported in Rockland County. Instead, the sources reveal a more nuanced situation involving voting discrepancies and legal challenges:

• A small voting discrepancy exists in Rockland County involving a Senate race, where 8 votes were counted versus 9-14 votes expected in two precincts ^[1]
• A lawsuit has been filed by a Senate candidate and two voters claiming the Rockland Board of Elections miscounted votes, seeking a hand recount of presidential and Senate ballots ^[2]
• Election experts have found no credible evidence of hacking or large-scale fraud in Rockland County's 2024 election results ^[1]
• Charles Stewart, an expert, found no signs of errors or manipulation in the precinct-level data for Rockland County and described the anomalies as a "nothingburger" ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes the existence of reported voter fraud cases, but the analyses reveal important missing context:

• The voting discrepancies have a demographic explanation: Orthodox Jewish communities in Rockland County supported Senator Gillibrand but not Kamala Harris, which explains the gap in Democratic support between candidates ^[3]
• Election officials dispute the fraud claims: The Rockland Board of Elections and county officials have disputed the lawsuit's allegations of miscounted votes ^{[4] [2]}
• The lawsuit's impact is limited: Experts note that even if irregularities existed, the outcome of the election would not change ^[5]
• The claims are being used to fuel broader mistrust: The lawsuit is helping to fan voter mistrust, particularly among left-leaning groups ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that may spread misinformation:

• The question presupposes the existence of voter fraud cases when the analyses show no credible evidence of fraud has been established ^[1]
• It conflates voting discrepancies with fraud: The sources distinguish between small discrepancies (which have legitimate explanations) and actual fraud, which has not been substantiated ^{[1] [3]}
• The framing could amplify unfounded claims: By asking "how many cases," the question legitimizes unproven allegations that election officials and experts have disputed ^{[4] [2]}

The evidence suggests that while there are ongoing legal challenges and minor discrepancies in Rockland County, these do not constitute verified cases of voter fraud as the question implies.