James O'Keefe Charged In Minnesota For Posing As Registered Voter
Hennepin County prosecutors charged conservative activist James O'Keefe, 42, and associate Cam Higby, 26, with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.[1]
Prosecutors allege the men visited multiple Hennepin County precincts during the August 11, 2026, primary and falsely used the names of real registered voters.[1] A video shows O'Keefe falsely identifying himself as voter William Pomeranz, and officials say the activists did not actually cast illegal ballots.[1]
Hennepin County said it brought the case after reviewing precinct reports and video from the primary.[1] Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said attempts to disrupt or deceive election workers will not be tolerated.[1]
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- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Hennepin County charged James O'Keefe, 42, and Cam Higby, 26, with felony unlawful voting and identity theft.
- Prosecutors allege the men visited multiple Hennepin County precincts on the August 11, 2026 primary and falsely used names of real registered voters.
- A video shows O'Keefe falsely identifying himself as voter William Pomeranz; officials say activists did not actually cast illegal ballots.
- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said in the county release that attempts to disrupt or deceive election workers will not be tolerated.
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