Voter Fraud Cases Unfold in Minnesota, Connecticut

Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Combs have pleaded guilty in Minnesota to conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud, admitting to submitting hundreds of fake voter registration forms in 2021 and 2022 using fictitious identities. The fraudulent registrations were paid for by an unidentified foundation, and the pair could face prison time, supervised release, and fines, with sentencing to be determined by a judge. Authorities confirmed no fraudulent ballots were cast due to Minnesota's verification systems, and emphasized that voter fraud remains rare. Meanwhile, in Connecticut, at least two of seven defendants charged with election fraud related to Bridgeport mayoral elections are negotiating plea deals, with one expected to plead guilty soon. The Connecticut case alleges absentee ballot misconduct and witness tampering by city officials over several election cycles. Both cases illustrate ongoing law enforcement efforts to maintain election integrity.