On a recent interview hosted by The Gateway Pundit, Editor Jim Hoft and investigative journalist Patty McMurray engaged with Heather Honey, an expert on the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The discussion revolved around the critical issue of non-military, overseas voters participating in U.S. elections without adequate verification of their identity or citizenship. The concern heightened as indications emerged that Democrats could perceive overseas voters as pivotal to securing a victory in the upcoming 2024 election, potentially complicating the legitimacy of the electoral process. Notably, former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. has reportedly shared information about discussions with celebrities and influencers about discreet methods to influence the electoral outcome, raising alarms among election integrity advocates.
Heather Honey, along with attorney Erick Kaardal, is involved in lawsuits in swing states, particularly Pennsylvania, concerning challenges to election practices. Recent lawsuits filed by five U.S. Congressmen targeted Pennsylvania’s election officials for advising clerks to disregard eligibility criteria for UOCAVA voters. This action aligns with broader efforts by various states to ensure that overseas voters fulfill certain residency and identification requirements, echoes of which can be seen in similar legal endeavors by the Republican National Committee (RNC) in North Carolina and Michigan. However, courts in these states dismissed the RNC’s lawsuits, allowing broad access for UOCAVA voters to participate without stringent verification, which some experts view as a potential pathway for unqualified ballots to influence election results.
The debate around UOCAVA voting is compounded by misleading narratives that primarily focus on military voters. Many Democrats and media outlets frame the conversation around UOCAVA voters as predominantly involving military personnel and their families, disregarding the significant number of non-military overseas voters impacting election outcomes. Honey’s research insists that most UOCAVA voters do not fall into the military category, contrary to popular belief. In the 2020 elections, only 37% of UOCAVA ballots came from military members or their dependents, a figure that decreased to approximately 35% in 2022, and alarmingly, only 17% for Pennsylvania in 2024.
Heather’s findings reveal a troubling trend wherein non-military overseas voters tend to lean heavily towards Democratic candidates. The extraordinary rise in non-military UOCAVA ballots coincides with notable discrepancies in reported voting outcomes. The one recorded hand recount of UOCAVA ballots in Maricopa County, Arizona, displayed a staggering preference for Biden over Trump, with figures at approximately 74% to 26%. Similar anomalies surfaced in Georgia and Colorado, raising eyebrows as reports indicated that many UOCAVA ballots yielded 100% support for Biden. Such patterns imply significant irregularities within the electoral process tied to UOCAVA ballots, prompting further scrutiny and calls for enhanced verification measures.
Data on UOCAVA voting compiled by different jurisdictions reflects an unsettling inconsistency between official reports. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) estimated around 224,139 votes cast by overseas citizens in the 2020 elections, while the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) reported a staggering 573,000 overseas non-military ballots were submitted. This discrepancy of nearly 349,000 unexplained extra ballots raises vital questions regarding transparency and the integrity of the voting process. The revelations showcase potential loopholes that could affect the credibility of elections, especially with the approaches taken towards UOCAVA voting.
In addition to domestic concerns, Heather Honey highlighted the potential interference from foreign entities, including Iranian hackers, which could further destabilize election integrity. Such allegations underscore an urgent need for reform in how UOCAVA voting is conducted and monitored, ensuring that the electoral system remains both fair and secure. The upcoming report detailing the Iranian hackers’ connection to UOCAVA voters is anticipated to shed light on these troubling circumstances. The interplay between assistance for overseas voters and safeguarding the election process remains a contentious issue requiring vigilant oversight to maintain public confidence in U.S. electoral outcomes.