Six green card holders in Ohio have been indicted for illegally voting in previous elections.
Ahead of the November election, Attorney General Dave Yost announced the indictments during a press conference Tuesday morning.
“You will be held accountable in the state of Ohio,” Yost said.
Of the six people indicted, three were from Northeast Ohio, and three were from the Columbus area. None were from the Greater Cincinnati region.
A 68-year-old man from North Royalton in Cuyahoga County allegedly voted in 2014, 2016 and 2018; a 78-year-old woman from Hudson in Summit County allegedly voted in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019; and a 32-year-old man from Kent in Portage County allegedly voted in 2016 and 2018.
From the Columbus area: A 35-year-old man who allegedly voted in 2008 and 2020; A 53-year-old woman who allegedly voted in 2016 and 2020; and a 62-year-old woman who allegedly voted in 2016 and 2018.
Each of the six is a lawful permanent resident, also known as a green card holder.
“They’re allowed to be here, but they’re not a United States citizen and were not allowed to vote,” Yost said.