Voter Fraud News
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opinion
The Left’s Selective Outrage Over Alleged Voter Fraud
The year 2016 will be remembered for many headlines: Donald Trump’s insurgent campaign and surprise election, the shocking and crushing collapse of the Clinton dynasty, and—because politics isn’t everything—the nail-biting end of the Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought. And then, there was the political left’s apoplectic post-election meltdown and the spectacular failure of Green Party… -
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On Eve of Election, Americans Should Take Voter Fraud Seriously
It’s only a day before the election. Millions of Americans are putting the stamps on their absentee ballots; millions more are preparing to take their (highly discouraged and possibly illegal) ballot box selfies. The rest of us will don “I voted” stickers and settle in for what promises to be a long night of breaking… -
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8 Instances of Voter Fraud in 2016, and It’s Not Even Election Day Yet
In just the last week, prosecutors pursued three voter fraud-related charges in three major battleground states—Florida, Iowa, and Virginia. Numerous other election irregularities such as voting beyond the grave, voting more than once, voting without citizenship, and registrations by nonexistent people have occurred throughout 2016. While some cases have been prosecuted, others were discovered through… -
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Here Are 3 New Cases of Voter Fraud. Governments Must Ensure Vote Integrity as Election Day Looms.
As Election Day looms large, Americans are as divided as ever on the future direction of the country and many of our most pressing issues. One issue that ought to unite the country, however, is the need for election integrity. After all, it is through the ballot box that voters will select our local, state,… -
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Voter Fraud Far From ‘Myth,’ Panel Asserts
This article has been corrected to reflect that Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton suggested that up to 15 percent of the United States population is noncitizens. That number bore no relation to the number of noncitizens voting. The Obama administration opposes states verifying citizenship status of registered voters. Inquiries into voter fraud are typically met with… -
opinion
Voter Fraud Is Real. Here Are 4 More Cases.
With this November’s election looming just over the horizon, the topic of voter fraud is popping up much more frequently in our news feeds. Progressives insist that voter fraud is a myth, a charade meant to justify repressive voting laws. The facts, however, tell a different story: Voter fraud is real, and if we ignore… -
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3 Examples of Voter Fraud Across US
With the 2016 election season well underway, millions of voters across the country have already cast their ballots in primaries and caucuses. Republican and Democratic candidates are locked in close races for the highest office in the land, and every vote cast makes a difference. The Heritage Foundation’s voter fraud database catalogues over 400 cases… -
opinion
Meet the Police Officer Who’s Been Charged With Voter Fraud
Call the cops! It looks as though someone is committing voter fraud in Indiana again! Ironically, in this case, however, the alleged fraudster who has been arrested by the Indiana State Police was a cop. Unfortunately, even officers who graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy are capable of violating the public trust by allegedly trying… -
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4 More Cases of Voter Fraud in America
The 2016 election year is almost upon us, and Americans of all stripes are preparing for a drawn out political season. Republicans and Democrats will be going to the polls in droves to select their parties’ nominees—and eventually to select the nation’s most powerful political figure. With so much on the line, the integrity of… -
opinion
There Are Nearly 300 Cases of Voter Fraud in America
The Heritage Foundation’s list of nearly 300 documented cases of voter fraud in the United States continues to grow. Recent additions reveal that voter fraud is not just an individual or isolated crime; in some counties and communities, election fraud is almost a way of life. These additions again reinforce the need for measures such… -
opinion
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… -
opinion
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,… -
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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… -
opinion
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… -
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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… -
news
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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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…