DOJ and Maryland Voter Fraud Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating voter fraud issues in Michigan’s Wayne County. Harmeet Dhillon, U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, highlighted fraudulent voting and non-compliance concerns with the Help America Vote Act.
In Maryland, a mix-up involving primary ballots has prompted Republican calls for a federal review of the state’s voter rolls. Over the weekend, some of the 400,000 voters who requested mail-in ballots received ballots meant for the wrong party. The Maryland conservative Freedom Caucus wants state election officials to release the voter rolls for a federal audit.
“We caution against reissuing another 400,000 ballots and demand to know how the state plans to differentiate between the first and second printing of these ballots,” the caucus stated. “Citizens have the right to know the exact process by which ballots will be scrutinized.”
The mistake has undermined confidence in the primary set for June 23. The group accused the Maryland Democrats and the State Board of Elections of voter suppression tactics. Voters who received incorrect ballots will be issued a second one to ensure their votes count.
Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections, Jared DeMarinis, stressed their commitment to maintaining the integrity of mail-in voting. A vendor error led to some voters receiving incorrect ballots. The vendor, Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI), acknowledged the mistake and committed to sending out corrected ballots by May 29, 2026.
“There is no risk of duplicate voting because election officials have safeguards in place,” TPVI reassured.
This incident has amplified scrutiny on Maryland’s election integrity, especially as the Republican National Committee (RNC) pursues voter roll transparency. The RNC filed a lawsuit in December to address issues of outdated and inaccurate voter rolls in Maryland.
According to the RNC, Maryland’s voter rolls contain more registrations than adult citizens over 18 in some counties. This inconsistently high registration rate is claimed to violate federal law requiring states to keep accurate voter lists. Similar legal actions have also been pursued in Hawaii and New Jersey.