Analysis: Over 40% of Alleged Noncitizen Voters Not Found on California Voter Rolls
An analysis of a Department of Justice list of alleged noncitizen voters in California revealed that over 40% of the names on the list could not be found on the state's voter rolls.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 31, 2026 — An analysis examining a list compiled by the Department of Justice (DOJ) identifying alleged noncitizen voters in California has found that a significant portion of those names do not appear on the state’s official voter rolls. According to the analysis, over 40% of the individuals named on the DOJ’s list could not be located within California’s voter registration records.
The findings raise questions about the accuracy of the initial list and the process by which such allegations are compiled and cross-referenced with official state data. The specific number of names included in the Department of Justice’s list was not provided in the summary of the analysis. Similarly, the exact number or percentage of names that were successfully matched to California voter rolls was not detailed.
The trend summary indicated that the analysis focused on identifying discrepancies between the federal list and state-maintained voter data. The core finding is that more than 40% of the alleged noncitizen voters identified by the DOJ were absent from the voter rolls accessible by the analyzing entity. This suggests a potential overstatement in the number of noncitizens who are erroneously registered or attempting to vote, based on the DOJ’s compilation.
Details regarding the specific dates of the DOJ’s list creation or the period covered by the analysis were not available. Furthermore, the entity or publication that conducted this specific analysis was not named, nor were specific counties or jurisdictions within California highlighted as having particular numbers of discrepancies. The summary did not include information on whether the DOJ has responded to these findings or if any actions are planned by state election officials.
The implications of such discrepancies are significant for discussions surrounding election integrity and voter list maintenance. Without the ability to verify alleged noncitizens against active voter registrations, the utility and accuracy of such lists become a point of scrutiny. The lack of further details, such as the methodology used for matching names and the criteria for inclusion on the DOJ’s list, means a comprehensive understanding of the situation remains limited. The contractor responsible for any verification or analysis beyond the initial DOJ compilation was not identified. The precise date of the analysis was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
