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Utah Audit Confirms 99.7% of Voters Are US Citizens Amid Legal Dispute

Utah Audit Confirms 99.7% of Voters Are US Citizens Amid Legal Dispute

29 Mayıs 2026The Guardian
  • Utah has released the findings of a year-long audit of its voter rolls, confirming that 99.72% of registered voters are US citizens. This audit was conducted amid a legal dispute with the Trump administration, which is seeking access to voter registration data.
  • The review identified only 27 non-citizens among over 2 million records, with 13 having voted previously.
  • The audit was initiated in April 2025 as part of a broader effort to ensure the accuracy of voter rolls, especially in light of claims made by the Trump administration regarding voter fraud. The findings may influence ongoing discussions about voter registration laws and the balance between security and accessibilit…
  • The results of Utah's audit serve to reinforce the integrity of its voter registration process, particularly in the context of ongoing national debates around voter fraud and election security. The low number of non-citizens found suggests that concerns over widespread illegal voting may be overstated.
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This article is based on the findings of a state audit and does not reflect broader national trends.