Misleading Claims about Voter Registration Numbers in 2024
A claim on social media falsely states that 2 million new voters, who are immigrants in the country illegally, have registered in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Texas in 2024. The actual number is around 194,000, with no evidence of illegal immigrants being involved. The claim was amplified by Elon Musk but has been debunked by state officials.
Key Points
- Actual new voter registrations in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Texas are around 194,000
- Claim of 2 million new voters being immigrants in the country illegally is false
- Elon Musk amplified the claim but state officials have refuted it
Cons
- Misinformation spreading on social media
- Inaccurate claims about voter registrations
- False suggestion of illegal immigrants registering to vote