Category Archives: absentee ballots
“Miami-Dade elections department plans software update to catch phony absentee-ballot requests”
The Miami Herald reports that the county will make it easier to flag suspicious applications, rather than making it more difficult to request absentee ballots. This follows allegations of political operatives illegally making online requests for absentee ballots on behalf… Continue reading
“Prosecutors charge 2 campaign aides for Miami mayoral candidate Francis Suarez in absentee-ballot probe”
Miami Herald: “Miami-Dade prosecutors on Thursday charged two political operatives for Miami mayoral candidate Francis Suarez — including his campaign manager — with unlawfully submitting absentee-ballot requests online on behalf of voters….Francis Suarez, a sitting city commissioner and lawyer,… Continue reading
Absentee Ballot Fraud Alleged in U.S. Congressional Race in Texas
“Miami-Dade should take steps to thwart absentee-ballot fraudsters, advisory group says”
“Online ballot fraud marks the ‘e-boletera era of Miami politics’”
“Police raid Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez’s mayoral campaign in absentee ballot fraud investigation”
“Florida ‘Phantom Ballots’ Point to Congressional Campaign”
“U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia’s staff chief implicated in ballot scheme”
Important Miami Herald report:
Congressman Joe Garcia’s chief of staff abruptly resigned Friday after being implicated in a sophisticated scheme to manipulate last year’s primary elections by submitting hundreds of fraudulent absentee-ballot requests.
Friday afternoon, Garcia said he had… Continue reading
Two from Texas Tribune
“What Are All These Ballots Doing On Some Guy’s Bed?”
A picture’s worth….an investigation?
“Elections officials debunk claims of voter fraud”
Follow-up from Bakersfield: “In Election Day-eve accusation by a Republican political organization of massive, sweeping voter fraud in the 16th Senate District race turned out to be unfounded Monday after Kern County elections officials reviewed vote-by-mail ballots cast in the… Continue reading
“Republican National Hispanic Assembly expected to file formal complaint for suspicious votes”
Absentee ballot fraud alleged in Bakersfield.
“Alleged voter fraud in Little Armenia being investigated”
LA Times:
Prosecutors are investigating allegations of voter fraud in Little Armenia, part of a Los Angeles City Council district where two candidates are waging a bitter battle for an open seat.
According to a spokeswoman for L.A.… Continue reading