19-year old Chinese student votes in U.S elections in Michigan, arrested for felony but vote will be counted
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit jointly condemned the illegal vote, stressing that only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in federal elections. Although the ballot was cast illegally, due to the anonymous nature of U.S. ballots, it will still be counted in the final tally. Legal experts, including Andrew McCarthy, explain that election officials cannot identify or retrieve a specific ballot once it has gone through the voting tabulator, maintaining the U.S. tradition of a «secret ballot.»
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The student now faces felony charges under Michigan law, including perjury and attempting to vote as an unauthorized elector. These charges could lead to a four-year prison sentence and a $2,000 fine. Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced an independent investigation into the case, further emphasizing the need for strict compliance with election laws.
The incident has reignited discussions on election security and voting methods, with McCarthy and other experts advocating for in-person voting on Election Day as the most secure method. They argue that in-person voting ensures all voters act with the same, up-to-date information, reinforcing public trust in the electoral process.
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