School officials, voting rights groups push back after DHS visits Dayton high school

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Investigators from the Department of Homeland Security showed up at a Dayton area career tech high school to investigate allegations of voter fraud.

According to district officials, a former student reported feeling coerced to back a particular candidate during a registration drive in 2024.

In a statement, Homeland Security officials shed very little light on their visit. A spokesperson said the incident was “part of an ongoing criminal investigation.”

“DHS did not conduct any immigration …

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