Yes, Voter Fraud Happens. But it’s Rare, and Elections Offices Have Safeguards to Catch It
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted. The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare,
Voter Fraud in US Elections? What the Data and Research Shows
Heritage laid out cases in every state, creating the "Election Fraud Database," which found 1,561 instances of voter fraud that resulted in 1,325 convictions. Of those, 20 cases were brought in 2024, with charges ranging from ineligible voting to false registrations, duplicate voting and ineligible voting.
No, vote spikes on election night do not indicate voter fraud.
The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported.
U.S. Officials Blame Russia for Viral Video Alleging Election Voter Fraud in Georgia
U.S. intelligence agencies blamed Russia on Friday for being responsible for a video that went viral on X falsely purporting to show a Haitian immigrant with multiple Georgia IDs claiming to have voted multiple times.
Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked
Election officials have been quick to reject some accusations of voting malpractice, as well as clarifying some legitimate problems which have been taken out of context. BBC Verify is tracking and investigating the most widely shared claims - here's four.
Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud
When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.
Fact-Checking Viral Presidential Election Voter Fraud Claims
The integrity of the US presidential election voting system has faced growing scrutiny online and from Republican candidate Donald Trump. Election officials have rejected any accusations of malpractice and four of the most widely discussed and viral voting fraud claims have been investigated by experts.
Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims about voter fraud, ballot counting and more
According to the county's petition to extend voting hours, the malfunction "caused voter confusion, long lines of voters, ...
A pro-Trump influencer says a Russian agent paid him $100 to post a fake voter fraud video. It wasn’t the first time
An American social media influencer said he was paid $100 by a pro-Kremlin propagandist to post a fake video of Haitian ...
Ballot boxes burned in three Western states, voter fraud suspicions at all-time high
Four accounts of attempted ballot box arson across three Western states have been reported. Here's a reminder of the ...
Mass. man tells CNN a Russian agent paid him $100 to post fake voter fraud video
Federal intelligence officials linked the fraudulent video to Russia, a hostile power long suspected of interfering in US elections through online propaganda efforts.
GOP official in charge of voting responds to Trump’s voter fraud claims in his state
CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt about former President Donald Trump ...
How do I report voter intimidation, fraud or irregularities on Election Day?
I urge every New Yorker to contact our hotline to resolve election-related questions or concerns.” In New Jersey, voters can ...
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Voter fraud claims flood social media before US election
The allegation followed officials in three Pennsylvania counties saying they were working with local law enforcement to ...
FBI links fake video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to ‘Russian influence actors’
WASHINGTON — A video purporting to depict voter fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors,” U.S.
Proud Boys claim they'll be at polling places as Trump ups violent rhetoric and election fraud claims
Though several Proud Boys leaders remain in prison on Jan. 6 charges, the far-right militia group remains active, with some chapters saying they'll watch the polls Tuesday.