Three Charged With Illegal Voting in Middle Tennessee
U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek says three people allegedly claimed U.S. citizenship on Tennessee voter registrations before voting in 2024.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Elections
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U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek announced charges against three Middle Tennessee residents for allegedly voting illegally in federal elections. The individuals are accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on Tennessee voter registration applications before voting in the 2024 election.
Why it matters
The cases allege that non-citizens cast ballots in a federal election that included races for president, vice president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, raising questions about the integrity of voter registration checks in Tennessee. The charges show federal prosecutors pursuing citizenship-based voting violations in the Middle District of Tennessee.
Three individuals have been charged with illegal voting and with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on Tennessee voter registration applications. The allegations remain unproven and the court schedule has not been reported.
The players
Braden H. Boucek
Braden H. Boucek serves as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, the federal prosecutor overseeing the illegal voting cases.
The details
Prosecutors allege that each of the three individuals claimed to be a U.S. citizen on a Tennessee voter registration application in 2024 and then voted in that year's federal election. The charges were announced October 30 by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, according to court documents.
Timeline
2024: The individuals allegedly submitted voter registration applications claiming U.S. citizenship and cast ballots in the federal election.
October 30: U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek announced the charges.
Political Context
Federal law bars non-citizens from voting in federal elections, and these charges apply that prohibition to alleged false citizenship claims on Tennessee voter registration applications. Similar cases have typically turned on whether registration forms were checked against citizenship records before ballots were cast.
Tennessee voters are subject to citizenship verification on registration forms, and false citizenship claims can result in federal criminal charges. Residents who are eligible to vote should confirm their registration status before election days.
The takeaway
Voter registration relies on truthful citizenship declarations, and federal charges show that false claims on those forms can lead to criminal prosecution. Eligible voters should keep their registration information accurate and current.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Tennessee Elections section for context on voter registration and election administration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Williamson Source.
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