Alien Sent to Prison for Illegally Voting in North Carolina Elections

RALEIGH - A federal judge sentenced a Canadian citizen to two months in federal prison for making false claims of United States citizenship to vote in the 2022 elections and 2024 presidential election, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.

Denis Bouchard, 70, falsely claimed to be a United States citizen when he voted, including registering to vote in the 2024 presidential election. Bouchard resided in the United States since the 1960's but never became a citizen. He illegally certified that he was a United States citizen on North Carolina voter registration applications and ballots. Bouchard made these false claims of citizenship to vote in North Carolina elections dating back to 2004. Voting records confirm that he unlawfully cast a ballot in nine federal elections between 2004 and 2024.

NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons commented on the sentence:

"The right to vote is one of our most cherished duties and freedoms as Americans. This case confirms threats to the rights of North Carolina citizens to choose their elected leaders are real, ongoing, and underscores the need for election integrity. I commend U.S. Attorney Boyle for his dedication to pursuing justice."