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2 right-wing provocateurs facing election-related charges in Minnesota

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Bruggeman, L. (2026, October 28). 2 right-wing provocateurs facing election-related charges in Minnesota. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/US/2-wing-provocateurs-facing-election-related-charges-minnesota/story?id=137646933

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James O'Keefe and Cam Higby, two right-wing provocateurs, are being charged with election-related offenses in Minnesota following the release of an undercover video aimed at revealing vulnerabilities in election security systems. The charges stem from their actions taken to expose what they perceived as weaknesses in how elections are managed and secured in the state.

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As of October 28, 2026, Hennepin County prosecutors charged right-wing activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with felonies for unlawful voting and identity theft. They visited multiple precincts in the county during Minnesota's August 11 primary election, posing as registered voters without their consent or knowledge to film a stunt questioning election security. The charges stem from state law prohibiting intentional misrepresentation of identity when applying for ballots or attempting to vote. O'Keefe and Higby are not currently in jail but have been issued summons to appear in court in Minnesota. This incident highlights tensions over perceived vulnerabilities in voter identification processes, with Steve Simon, the Secretary of State, emphasizing that any attempt to disrupt elections will be met with consequences.

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Two right-wing provocateurs, James O'Keefe and Cam Higby, are facing election-related charges in Minnesota after posting videos of an undercover stunt intended to expose deficiencies in election security.

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2026-10-28 · ABC News (US)

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