The Trump administration has charged only 236 people with voting-fraud-related offenses. The figure falls far short of the widespread noncitizen voting it has claimed exists.
Federal officials launched the effort to document fraud ahead of the midterm elections. No evidence has emerged to support claims that noncitizen voting is rampant.
The charges cover a range of election-related offenses. Not all involve noncitizens, and many stem from isolated cases rather than an organized scheme.
Election experts say voter fraud in the United States is rare. Studies and audits have repeatedly found few instances of illegal voting.
The administration has promoted the issue as a national security concern. Critics argue the focus on fraud distracts from real election security needs.
Several of the cases remain pending in court. Prosecutors have not announced a broader pattern linking the defendants.
The low number of charges contrasts with repeated public warnings from officials. It also highlights the gap between rhetoric and evidence in the debate over election integrity.
