Evidence of Stolen Elections Involving Mail-In Ballots on the Rise
Recent reports from The New York Times and Slate indicate that mail-in ballot fraud is on the rise, prompting some states to take action against this form of election tampering. Citizens should stay informed about their state’s laws surrounding voting by mail so they can ensure their votes are counted accurately during upcoming elections
Dec. 30, 2022 1:33PM
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A close up image of a hand holding a pen over a blank absentee ballot form with a red “X” through it indicating voter fraud
In 2012, the New York Times reported that all evidence of stolen elections involved absentee ballots. Fast forward to 2016 and Slate has reported that the only voting fraud schemes with the potential to actually swing elections involve mail-in ballots. This news comes as no surprise to those who have been paying attention to recent trends in voter fraud. In 2018, a study by The Heritage Foundation found that mail-in ballot fraud was one of the most common forms of election fraud in the United States. This type of fraud is particularly difficult to detect because it involves individuals sending in multiple ballots under different names or addresses. The rise in mail-in ballot fraud has led some states to take action. Several states have implemented measures such as requiring photo identification for voters and limiting who can request an absentee ballot. Other states are considering laws that would require voters to sign their ballots before they are sent out, making it easier for officials to verify identities and detect any potential fraudulent activity. Despite these efforts, experts warn that there is still much work to be done when it comes to preventing election fraud involving mail-in ballots. It is important for citizens to stay informed about their state’s laws and regulations surrounding voting by mail so they can ensure their votes are counted accurately and fairly during upcoming elections.