Chad Vanderbeek, 43, appeared in court Wednesday afternoon in Fremont County. He is one of 11 people accused of illegally voting in Island Park in May 2023. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com

ST. ANTHONY — One of the 11 people accused of voting illegally in Island Park appeared in court Wednesday afternoon, with defense counsel casting doubt on the state’s claim that the man did not live there in 2023.

Chad Vanderbeek, 43, was charged with one felony count of illegal voting and one felony count of perjury.

He faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

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Vanderbeek appeared before Magist

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