Haitian National Pleads Guilty to Illegally Voting in 2024 U.S. Election
Published Sep 23, 2026
A Haitian citizen, Valery Zidor, pleaded guilty in federal court in Miami to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms and voting in the 2024 general election. USCIS assisted Homeland Security Investigations in the case.
Key points
- Zidor pleaded guilty on Sept. 22, 2026 in federal court.
- She falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on two voter registration forms submitted to the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections.
- Despite not being a U.S. citizen, she voted in the 2024 general election.
- She pleaded guilty to two counts of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien.
- She faces up to five years in federal prison, with sentencing to be determined by a federal judge.
- USCIS provided assistance in the investigation led by HSI Miami.
Who is affected
This concerns non-U.S. citizens who falsely claim citizenship or vote in U.S. elections, as well as federal agencies investigating such fraud.
What to do
Suspected immigration benefit fraud or abuse can be reported to USCIS using the USCIS Tip Form.
Original title: Haitian Alien Pleads Guilty to Illegally Voting in 2024 Election
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