Absentee Ballot Fraud
/ˌæbsənˈtiː ˈbælət frɔːd/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal interference with or manipulation of absentee ballots to influence the outcome of an election.
The defendant was charged with absentee ballot fraud after submitting forged signatures.
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- absentee ballot fraud
- absentee ballot frauds
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Commentary
This term specifically concerns violations affecting absentee ballots and is critical in jurisdictions enabling mail-in or provisional voting methods.
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