James O’Keefe and Cam Higby Charged Over Minnesota Primary
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Wednesday charged conservative activists James O’Keefe, 42, and Cam Higby, 26, with felony unlawful voting and identity theft. Prosecutors allege that in videos filmed during the Aug. 11 primary, they gave election judges the names of registered voters, including some who had died, without permission. Neither signed the ballot oath or voted. They will be summoned, not jailed; first court date Nov. 16. Higby denies breaking state law. These are allegations, not convictions.
What’s confirmed
- Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Wednesday charged conservative activists James O’Keefe, 42, and Cam Higby, 26, with felony unlawful voting and identity theft.
- Prosecutors allege that in videos filmed during the Aug. 11 primary, they gave election judges the names of registered voters, including some who had died, without permission.
- Neither signed the ballot oath or voted.
- They will be summoned, not jailed; first court date Nov. 16.
- Higby denies breaking state law.
- These are allegations, not convictions.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: NBC News, MPR News, Star Tribune and The Washington Post.
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- Now: 97% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: the Hennepin County Attorney’s Oct. 28 release.| ✓ | NBC News Counted https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/james-okeefe-minnesota-unlawful-voting-identity-theft-charges-rcna606142 |
| ✓ | MPR News Counted https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/10/28/james-okeefe-and-cam-higby-charged-with-unlawful-voting-for-youtube-videos |
| ✓ | Star Tribune Counted https://www.startribune.com/conservative-influencers-face-identity-theft-charges-over-minnesota-primary/601903539 |
| ✓ | The Washington Post Counted https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/28/james-okeefe-charged-over-hidden-camera-operation-minnesota-polls/ |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: the Hennepin County Attorney’s Oct. 28 release. https://www.hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2026/October/election-charges |
Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 97% with 4 independent confirmations.
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