Guilty Plea Entered in St. Joseph County Voter Petition Fraud Case

(St. Joseph County, IN) - A guilty plea has been entered in a St. Joseph County voter petition fraud case tied to the May 2024 primary election. State officials say county election staff flagged irregularities in 530 signatures submitted to place a presidential candidate on the ballot. After verification through the state voter registration system, only 19 signatures were found to be valid. The defendant pleaded guilty to counterfeiting charges related to knowingly submitting forged signatures. State and local officials say the case underscores the need for continued vigilance to protect election integrity and maintain public confidence in Indiana's election system.