Analysis Questions Accuracy of DOJ List of Alleged Noncitizen Voters in California
An analysis by an immigrant rights group and UCLA researchers found that over 40% of names on a Department of Justice list of alleged noncitizen voters in California are not present on the state's voter rolls. The analysis also suggests…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, November 1, 2026 — An analysis examining a Department of Justice list of alleged noncitizen voters in California has raised questions about its accuracy, according to findings released by an immigrant rights group and UCLA researchers. The study found that a significant portion of names on the government’s list do not appear on the state’s official voter rolls.
The collaborative analysis revealed that more than 40% of the individuals identified on the Department of Justice’s list as noncitizens who allegedly voted in California were not found on the state’s voter registration records. This discrepancy suggests a potential issue with the data used by the federal government to identify noncitizen voters.
Furthermore, the researchers’ investigation indicated that thousands of U.S. citizens might have been erroneously included on the government’s list. This implies that individuals who are legally eligible to vote could have been mistakenly flagged, potentially leading to unwarranted scrutiny or confusion.
The report highlights concerns from immigrant advocacy organizations and academic researchers regarding the methodology and data integrity of such lists. The findings could have implications for voter integrity efforts and the accurate identification of eligible voters within the state.
The Department of Justice list was reportedly compiled to address concerns about noncitizens participating in elections. However, this new analysis challenges the completeness and accuracy of that compilation, suggesting that the number of noncitizens who have actually voted may be considerably lower than initially suggested by the federal list, and that U.S. citizens may have been inadvertently misidentified.
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