The Heritage Foundation has released an updated version of its election fraud database, which now includes a new Election Fraud Map. The database, which has been tracking proven cases of election fraud since 2014, aims to highlight vulnerabilities in the election process across the United States.
John Malcolm, vice president of Heritage’s Institute for Constitutional Government, emphasized the importance of this tool: "Our Election Fraud Database has helped educate countless Americans that election fraud is real and that states and the federal government must ensure elections are secure. This upgraded fraud map highlights that states need to do more work."
The updated database features several new elements. These include interactive graphics on the homepage map showing states with the most instances of fraud and various types of fraud. It also includes a featured case carousel highlighting particularly egregious and newly added cases. Additionally, there are breakout subcategories for ineligible voting cases, detailing convictions by type such as voting by deceased individuals, felons, minors, aliens (non-citizens), and non-residents falsely claiming jurisdiction.
Hans von Spakovsky, manager of Heritage’s Election Law Reform Initiative, announced further updates: “Heritage has just added seven more fraud cases from Alabama, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas to the database.”
With these additions, the database now contains 1,567 proven instances of election fraud. Von Spakovsky noted that nearly 300 additional potential cases are currently under investigation or prosecution by law enforcement.
Each entry in the database represents a documented occurrence of fraud resulting in legal actions such as convictions or judges ordering new elections. Although not exhaustive, this resource serves to illustrate weaknesses in the electoral system and methods through which fraud can occur.