The conservative activist tried to expose election vulnerabilities. Now he faces felony voting charges himself

Published October 31, 2026 11:09AM (EDT)

Conservative activist James O'Keefe believes he's hold power accountable and training journalists how to go undercover. His latest stunt to expose voter fraud has resulted in felony charges of voter fraud for him. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)

Conservative activist James O’Keefe set out to expose alleged vulnerabilities in Minnesota’ s election system. Now, he faces felony charges stemming from the undercover operation.

O’Keefe, formerly of Project Veritas and current CEO of the O’Keefe Media Group, and conservative influencer Cameron Higby were charged Wednesday with unlawful voting and identity theft after allegedly impersonating registered voters at Minneapolis polling places during the state’s Aug.…