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Minnesota prosecutors charge two right-wing influencers for posing as voters

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Zimmermann, D. (2026, October 28). Minnesota prosecutors charge two right-wing influencers for posing as voters. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4782964/minnesota-prosecutors-charge-james-okeefe-cam-higby-posing-voters/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-28 · by David Zimmermann

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Minnesota prosecutors have charged right-wing influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby with impersonating voters in a stunt they performed during the state's Aug. 11 primary election. Their videos aimed to demonstrate how simple it was to register on election day without proof of residency under Minnesota’s vouching law, which permits registered voters to verify new residents' eligibility to vote.
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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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Hennepin County Minnesota

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Minnesota ORG · 2× Cam Higby PERSON · 1× Hennepin County GPE · 1× James O’Keefe PERSON · 1×

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Prosecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota, charged right-wing influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby on Wednesday for impersonating voters in videos they posted during the state’s Aug. 11 primary election.
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🔮 The purpose of the stunt was to show how easily a person could register to vote on the day of the primary without providing proof of residence under Minnesota’s vouching law, which allows registered voters to vouch for someone who moved to the state.
2026-10-29 · Washington Examiner
Minnesota prosecutors charge two right-wing influencers for posing as voters · mixed framing

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Prosecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota, charged right-wing influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby on Wednesday for impersonating voters in videos they posted during the state’s Aug. 11 primary election. asserted
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The purpose of the stunt was to show how easily a person could register to vote on the day of the primary without providing proof of residence under Minnesota’s vouching law, which allows registered voters to vouch for someone who moved to the state. uncertain
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