Ex-Irvine Councilwoman Charged with Perjury, Voter Fraud in Multiple Elections

Former Irvine City Councilwoman Tammy Kim has been charged with multiple felonies, including perjury, filing false documents, voter registration fraud, and aiding illegal voting related to allegations that she lied about her residency during the 2024 mayoral race and subsequent City Council campaigns. Prosecutors allege Kim falsely claimed an address in Irvine's District 5, where she never lived, updating her driver’s license and voter registration to that address and voting illegally. Kim also faced a separate lawsuit over residency claims in a 2025 special election, which she withdrew from amid the controversy. If convicted of all charges, she could face over a decade in prison and be barred from holding public office. Kim has pleaded not guilty and plans to mount a vigorous defense, with her attorney declining further comment. The case highlights strict Irvine district residency requirements and the legal consequences of falsifying such information in local elections.