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A 69-year-old Canadian citizen has been indicted in North Carolina on charges of illegally registering and casting ballots in U.S. federal elections, including the 2024 presidential election.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Denis Bouchard, a longtime resident of the United States who never obtained citizenship, allegedly lied about his status to secure voter registration in New Hanover and Pender Counties.
Federal prosecutors say he voted in both the 2022 congressional elections and the 2024 presidential election.
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The indictment alleges that Bouchard falsely certified his citizenship on registration forms in multiple election cycles.
Prosecutors further suggested he may have been casting ballots in North Carolina elections for decades, raising concerns about the vulnerability of voter rolls.
“Every single time a noncitizen casts an illegal vote in North Carolina, it steals and nullifies the vote of an actual citizen,” U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle said.
“If the records are correct, this Canadian citizen appears to have voted in New Hanover and Pender County elections over the past 20 years.”
Federal charges include two counts of fraud and false statements regarding naturalization, and two counts of willfully defrauding residents of North Carolina by interfering with the integrity of elections.
If convicted, Bouchard faces up to five years in prison for each count.
A 69-year-old Canadian citizen has been indicted in North Carolina for illegally registering and voting in U.S. federal elections—including the 2024 presidential race.
Federal prosecutors say Denis Bouchard, a longtime U.S. resident who never became a citizen, lied about his…
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The investigation is being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with assistance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following a referral from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
FBI Special Agent in Charge James C. Barnacle Jr. emphasized that protecting election integrity is central to maintaining public trust.
“Every American deserves to exercise their right to vote without interference in the democratic process,” Barnacle said.
Sam Hayes, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, echoed those remarks.
He noted that his office had flagged the case for federal authorities after conducting a preliminary review.
“Nothing is more critical to our democracy than confidence in our electoral process, which is why vigorous enforcement of our election laws must be a priority,” Hayes said.
The indictment underscores ongoing national concerns about election security and the possibility of noncitizens exploiting loopholes in registration systems.
While election fraud cases remain relatively rare compared to the overall number of ballots cast, prosecutors argue that even a single illegal vote undermines faith in democratic institutions.
Bouchard made his initial court appearance this week. Prosecutors stressed that the charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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