Indiana Secretary of State Reports First Verified Noncitizen Voting Case in Vigo County

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced a verified case of noncitizen voting in Vigo County dating back to 2018, uncovered through a new verification process linked to Bureau of Motor Vehicles-issued temporary credentials. This discovery follows the implementation of House Enrolled Act 1264, which requires proof of citizenship for certain voter registrations and took effect in July 2025. The individual responded to a notice demanding proof of citizenship with a Mexican passport, confirming noncitizenship, and voted in multiple elections. Morales emphasized that this case validates the necessity and effectiveness of the new law and reinforced his office's commitment to election integrity by referring the case to local law enforcement, the Indiana State Police, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the FBI for further investigation. While no charges have been filed yet, Morales highlighted ongoing cooperation with federal partners to scrutinize voter registrations statewide. This case is presented as evidence supporting stricter verification measures to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections.