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James O'Keefe Charged with 2 Felonies in Minnesota

Two conservative activists face charges. They claim to have tested election rules.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 29 October 2026 at 05:34 pm
James O'Keefe Charged with 2 Felonies in Minnesota

James O'Keefe and Cam Higby, two conservative activists, have been charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota.

They visited polling stations and allegedly used other voters' identities during an undercover exercise. The men claim they were testing the state's election rules and did not cast any ballots.

Prosecutors argue that using someone else's identity while seeking a ballot is illegal.

The charges come after an undercover voting stunt in Minnesota.

Frequently asked questions

What were James O'Keefe and Cam Higby charged with?

They were charged with unlawful voting and identity theft.

Why did James O'Keefe and Cam Higby visit polling stations?

They claim to have been testing the state's election rules.

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