Voter Fraud News
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From Sea to Shining Sea: 5 Examples of Voter Fraud across America
Contrary to the assertions of many, voter fraud is not a myth. It is a stark reality that exists nationwide, from the rural counties of Georgia to the urban centers of New York. The Heritage Foundation has documented nearly 250 cases where nefarious citizens, officials, candidates and campaign operatives conspired to commit vote fraud, compromising…Jason Snead -
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Don’t Think Voter Fraud Happens? Here Are 5 Cases From 2015 That Will Make You Think Again
Despite being only six months into 2015, there have already been a slew of sometimes bizarre stories about voter fraud across the country. They show just how far some people will go to cheat the system. Here are a few of the most outlandish stories: 1. Madison County, Ga. Mohammad Shafiq of Madison County, Georgia,…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Don’t Believe Voter Fraud Happens? Here’s Some Examples
In the interest of helping out the editorial writers and pundits of media outlets who don’t think voter fraud occurs, I wanted to note just a few recent cases (and readers interested in seeing almost 200 more such cases can do so here.): In McAllen, Texas, two campaign workers (known as politiqueras in local parlance) who bribed…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Jail Time for Election Fraudster … and a Local Community Embraces the Fraud
Opponents of reforms intended to improve the security and integrity of the election process are constantly peddling the narrative that election fraud is a nonexistent problem. But they should turn their attention to Benton Harbor, Mich., where the Rev. Edward Pinkney, a local liberal activist, has just been convicted of election fraud—again. Pinkney was convicted on…Jason Snead -
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1.8 Million Voters Are Dead (And Other Facts You Didn’t Know About Voter Fraud)
With the midterm elections Tuesday, many may wonder if their vote will actually count. As an eligible citizen, you must be guaranteed the right to vote—and it must be guaranteed that your vote is not stolen or diluted by thieves and fraudsters. The infographic below highlights different types of voter fraud and startling, real instances…Jessica Kline -
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What Are the Chances Your Vote Won’t Count Because of Voter Fraud?
In the past few months, a former police chief in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to voter fraud in a town-council election. That fraud had flipped the outcome of a primary election. Former Connecticut legislator Christina Ayala has been indicted on 19 charges of voter fraud, including voting in districts where she didn’t reside. (She hasn’t entered…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Latest Reason to Oppose Amnesty? Voter Fraud
Are non-citizens potentially voting in Tuesday’s election? Yes, according to Old Dominion University Professors Jesse Richman and David Earnest, who wrote an article for The Washington Post highlighting their findings: Most non-citizens do not register, let alone vote. But enough do that their participation can change the outcome of close races. Because non-citizens tended to…Genevieve Wood -
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Citizen Groups Organize to Reduce Voter Fraud
LAS VEGAS — Your next representative in Congress could end up being, well, somebody like Mike Monroe, if something isn’t done about the electoral system, critics say. Fed up with voting machine discrepancies, some folks are taking matters into their own hands and are organizing grassroots efforts to reduce voter fraud and electoral errors. Citizen…Carlo Maffatt -
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Did This State Open an Avenue for Voter Fraud? See for Yourself
With Colorado a state that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, many an eye is on the matchup between the incumbent Democat, Sen. Mark Udall, and his Republican challenger, Rep. Cory Gardner. Colorado also is one of three states conducting “all mail” voting this year, meaning registered voters get a ballot…Melissa Quinn -
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‘Bloated’ Voter Rolls a Ripe Target for Election Fraud, Activist Says
Electronic signatures on voter registration forms from third parties may pose risks, one advocate for fair elections says, but there’s more to be worried about in his state leading up to the Nov. 4 elections. In late September, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring gave the legal green light to the state’s Norfolk Electoral Board to accept electronic signatures…Kathryn Watson