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October 28, 2026
Minnesota Charges James O’Keefe and Cam Higby Over Polling-Place Identities
- Hennepin County prosecutors say O’Keefe and Higby visited multiple precincts during the Aug. 11 primary and gave election judges the names of registered voters without their permission.
- The charges are felony unlawful voting and identity theft; prosecutors say the men did not cast ballots, and the article gives no court date.
- The videos showed O’Keefe identifying himself as William Pomeranz; Pomeranz said poll workers reported the incident and he was able to vote later that day.
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- 2 activists face felony charges after filming themselves posing as Minnesota votersOct 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM · CBS News
- Right-Wing Provocateur James O’Keefe Charged in Minnesota Voting StuntOct 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM · NYT
- Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in MinnesotaOct 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM · NBC
- Right-wing activist James O'Keefe charged with unlawful voting, identity theftOct 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM · The Hill
- Minnesota prosecutors charged conservative activist James O’Keefe and content creator Cam Higby with unlawful voting and identity theft following an incident during the state’s primariesOct 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM · WSJ
- Two conservative influencers face felony charges over 'misconduct' at Minnesota polling placesOct 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM · Independent