Vote Tampering
/ˈvoʊt ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal act of manipulating the outcome of an election by altering, destroying, or interfering with votes or voting mechanisms.
The candidate was investigated for vote tampering after reports of altered ballots.
Forms
- vote tampering
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Commentary
Vote tampering is a specific form of election fraud focused on altering the vote count or mechanism and is frequently prosecuted under election law statutes.
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