Red state AG finds 33 potential noncitizens voted in 2024 election

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has recently launched an investigation into 33 potential noncitizens who allegedly voted illegally in the 2024 general election. This move comes as part of Paxton’s efforts to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in the state of Texas.

Paxton, a Republican who is currently running a Senate primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn, made the announcement of the investigation on Tuesday. According to a press statement released by Paxton’s office, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson provided information about the potential illegal votes. This information was accessed through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March of this year.

The executive order, titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” directed the Departments of State and Homeland Security to provide states with access to systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote. This order enabled Nelson to access data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s SAVE database, which revealed the alleged instances of illegal voting.

President Trump emphasized the importance of free, fair, and honest elections free from fraud or errors in the executive order. He highlighted the need to protect the right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and to prevent illegal dilution of the electoral process.

In August 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state had removed 1.1 million individuals from its voter rolls, including those who had moved out of state, were deceased, or were noncitizens. Among those removed, over 6,500 were potential noncitizens, with approximately 1,930 having a voter history. The governor’s office has stated that the removal process is ongoing.

Despite allegations of inflated numbers of noncitizen voters, the governor’s office remains committed to maintaining the integrity of the voter rolls. Paxton’s investigation into the 33 potential noncitizens voting aims to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens are able to participate in elections.

Paxton expressed his dedication to investigating voter fraud and standing with President Trump in safeguarding the security of Texas elections. He emphasized that foreign nationals should not be allowed to influence American elections illegally and pledged to use the full resources of his office to combat voter fraud.

As the investigation unfolds, Paxton’s efforts underscore the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that only eligible citizens have the right to vote in elections. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will reveal and what actions will be taken to address any instances of illegal voting.