True the Vote controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Admission that no evidence of 2020 voter fraud was held
In a Georgia court proceeding, True the Vote acknowledged that it did not have evidence proving voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, contradicting earlier public representations.
2022
Disputed 2020 election allegations and 2000 Mules
True the Vote's claims about ballot trafficking became central to 2000 Mules, but the claims were challenged by election officials, courts, and independent fact-checkers.
2020
Donor dispute over Validate the Vote
Fred Eshelman sued True the Vote after providing $2.5 million, alleging inadequate reporting and failure to deliver the promised results. The case was later dismissed for lack of standing.
2012
Alleged voter intimidation and forged observer signatures
True the Vote faced accusations that its poll-monitoring plans targeted minority communities and intimidated voters. The Franklin County Board of Elections in Ohio also questioned the authenticity of signatures on observer applications; Engelbrecht denied wrongdoing.