Woman Sentenced for Voting Twice in 2024 Election
A federal judge ordered Miya Pack to three years of probation for casting two ballots in the 2024 presidential contest.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Elections
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Miya Pack has been sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election. Pack cast one ballot in person in Bergen County, New Jersey, and a second ballot in Philadelphia.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of election fraud and the scrutiny of voter integrity protocols in high-stakes federal elections. Pack, who was not affiliated with any party, admitted she acted out of nervousness regarding the election outcome.
Miya Pack received a sentence of three years of probation for double voting, compared to the six months of house arrest and three years of probation given to Matthew Laiss for a similar offense in 2020.
The players
Miya Pack
She is the 40-year-old individual who pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election.
Matthew Laiss
He is an individual who received six months of house arrest and three years of probation for voting twice in the 2020 election.
The details
Pack cast her initial ballot in North Jersey on October 26, 2024, followed by a second in-person vote in Philadelphia ten days later on Election Day. She pleaded guilty to the charges and is currently a resident of Georgia.
Timeline
In 2020, Matthew Laiss voted twice in the presidential election.
On October 26, 2024, Miya Pack voted in person in North Jersey.
On November 5, 2024, Miya Pack voted in person in Philadelphia.
In September 2026, Miya Pack received her sentence of three years of probation.
Political Context
This case follows the precedent set by the 2020 sentencing of Matthew Laiss, who also faced legal consequences for double-voting. The prosecution highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to deter individual attempts at election fraud through federal sentencing.
This sentencing serves as a clear reminder that casting more than one ballot is a federal crime with tangible legal consequences. Citizens are expected to adhere to one-vote-per-person regulations to avoid similar prosecution and potential house arrest.
The takeaway
Maintaining the integrity of the democratic process relies on individual compliance with voting statutes. Voters should strictly follow local and federal guidance regarding polling locations to ensure their participation remains within the law.
Further reading
For more on how federal officials monitor voting integrity, see our Elections coverage.
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