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DHS Investigates Dayton School Amid Voter Fraud Claims

2/14/2026

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Federal agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security visited a Dayton school last week to investigate alleged voter fraud involving a former student.
David Lawrence, Dayton Public Schools superintendent, denied wrongdoing.
A nonpartisan group helps with voter registration without influencing students' choices.
Voting rights advocates viewed the visit as intimidation, raising privacy concerns.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose agreed to provide DHS with driver’s license records.

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Federal agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security visited a Dayton school last week to investigate alleged voter fraud involving a former student.
David Lawrence, Dayton Public Schools superintendent, denied wrongdoing.
A nonpartisan group helps with voter registration without influencing students' choices.
Voting rights advocates viewed the visit as intimidation, raising privacy concerns.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose agreed to provide DHS with driver’s license records.