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Illegal Immigrant's Voting Status Sparks Maryland Election Inquiry

1/7/2026

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Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal immigrant and former Iowa school superintendent, was allegedly registered to vote in Maryland.
Congressional Republicans, led by Rep. Bryan Steil, are demanding answers about Roberts' voting status and Maryland's citizenship verification protocols.
Maryland's State Board of Elections has faced criticism for not providing clear information on whether Roberts ever received a ballot.
Roberts' arrest by ICE has intensified the investigation into his voter registration.

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Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal immigrant and former Iowa school superintendent, was allegedly registered to vote in Maryland.
Congressional Republicans, led by Rep. Bryan Steil, are demanding answers about Roberts' voting status and Maryland's citizenship verification protocols.
Maryland's State Board of Elections has faced criticism for not providing clear information on whether Roberts ever received a ballot.
Roberts' arrest by ICE has intensified the investigation into his voter registration.