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Absentee Ballot Abuse?

November 2, 2009 - 1:39 PM | by: Eric Shawn

It is "very easy" to steal an election using absentee ballots, claims Jan Tyler, a former Denver Elections Commissioner who now runs the website National Election Reform Examiner. She said some people shoveling her driveway, for example, told her they knew that "six or seven absentee ballots were sent to dead people," and she fears the numbers across the country could be much larger than experts believe and that prosecutors do not take infractions seriously enough.

Fox News has found ongoing allegations of absentee ballot fraud in at least a dozen states involving recent elections, including contests this year. 38 ballots from this past September’s primary were thrown out by a judge in Troy, New York in an on going ballot fraud case that could lead to criminal prosecutions. Both Democrats and Republicans are accusing each other of illegal election activities there. And in New Jersey, where the race between Democrat incumbent Governor Jon Corzine and Republican challenger Chris Christie is extremely close, there have recently been a rash of absentee ballot related arrests in two local races. This comes as officials say about 2,300 absentee ballot applications do not match the signatures of those voters' registration cards, raising concerns about voter integrity or possible suppression on Tuesday. 19 people have been indicted this year for absentee ballot fraud related charges in elections in Atlantic City and Newark, and one campaign worker has plead guilty.

One of the nation's leading officials who has led the fight against voter registration fraud is the Secretary of State of Nevada, Ross Miller. He told Fox News "you have to have safeguards in the system, which we do," in his state. His office broke the case against ACORN, the troubled activist group, allegedly engaged in voter registration fraud in Las Vegas during the 2008 election. Those allegations have now lead to the first criminal case against ACORN itself, where ACORN and a former official will face trial in April. While Miller, a Democrat, says people must be held accountable and that there should be "aggressive prosecutions," where wrongdoing is found, he says of absentee ballot fraud that "overall across the country, I don't think it’s widespread."

Both Mr. Miller and Ms. Tyler appeared on Fox News Channel to discuss voter issues on the eve of Tuesday's election.

If you suspect problems at the polls you can reach us at: Voterfraud@Foxnews.com

Fox News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn and Jamie Colby anchor "America's News Headquarters" on Sundays between
10 a.m. E.S.T. and 12 noon. The Fox News Voter Fraud Unit reports appear regularly on the program.

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Michael Killy

Enough is enough! Acorn has to be stopped! If I or anyone that wasn't a member of this organization did what they do we would be brought up on charges, period! The tax money spent on this organization could be put to better use!

November 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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Tenhet

The reason our democracy has worked, while others have not, is because of our faith in the process. When the electorate loses that faith, acceptance or revolution becomes their only choices. You have seen that numerous times elsewhere in the world. Americans will not quietly accept tyranny. But it can be quietly thrust upon us before we notice if we don't pay attention. As a result, it is in our mutual interest to ensure our elections are honest and free. Unfortunately, it appears for some, the "ends justify the means". They honestly believe getting their people into power is worth subverting our democratic process. And, of course, once in power that mindset continues as they attempt to solidify that power. I think Bill Maher summed up the left's position quite well when he recently stated (paraphrased)... The majority of Americans are stupid and should be dragged to the left's way of thinking. I think Mr. Maher will find it much more difficult to drag us than he and his leftist-elitist buddies believe. Now is the time to support, through labor and treasure, those who believe as you do, those who will represent your views honestly and firmly in DC. Now is the time to ensure our elections are truly fair, free and honest. Acceptance or Revolution? I choose revolution at the ballot box in 2010. I give fair warning to all of those of any party who fail to heed the will of the people. "Don't Tread on Me" Cheers.

November 4, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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PAT SARGENT

It would appear people are getting the idea of what Acorn is all about--A Liberal Agenda fraudulantly run with taxpayer funds--Oh--less not forget Obama worked with them as a community organizer but forgot he had any association with them on National TV a few weeks ago--wonder what Obama did with Acorn for three years since it appears virtully everything they participate in is illegal???

November 4, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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SilverFoxOK

Of course absentee ballots can win races, particularly in small communities, but do the election board people check that closely? How many people are dead/moved & candidates (or ACORN) write in for these people without any checking. I think it is wonderful someone is taking up the issue & is able to contact all county election board employees to curb courruption. It's getting ugly out there with so many people wanting to lie/cheat just to push their agenda on us.

November 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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Gary Roberts

We are all born with an innate sense of justice, which, when assaulted, causes a great deal of anger and resentment. This is why fair-minded people every where have 'had it' with liberals, who never run on what they truly believe; but pretend to have the conservative traditional values.

November 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM
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Ashley Lewis

I think it is imperative especially before elections of 2010 we institute stiff penalties against voter fraud wherever it occurs. First we must have tighter control over voter registration and particularly absentee ballots. If we can't depend on the accuracy of the vote the people's honest voice cannot be heard and freedom is lost.

November 4, 2009 at 1:03 PM
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Mary

I don't understand why they even let ACORN workers bring in absentee ballots, or for that matter, do anything about the voting...They have been caught before..Why hasn't something been done with ACORN...Fraud is fraud, no matter who does it.. ACORN is no better than anyone else, if they get caught, punish them..Prison time just might wake them up.

November 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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hoaxusa

Hmm, I beleive America really is a 3rd world country but doesn't know it. It became one when all the illegals took over the streets. Welcome to the USSA

November 4, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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justapatriot

We do have a grip on reality! Most of the voter fraud is perpetrated by CORRUPT ACORN. Obama taught them how to steal votes, and how to get idiots to pretend they know what they are doing. If all the ACORN votes were taken away from Obama's election count, he would not have won! Sane and caring folks have nothing to do with ACORN!

November 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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Wayne

Both of the mainstream parties can't be trusted. They've "partied" on the taxpayer dollar long enough. I'm all for stiff prison sentences for anyone trying to take democracy away from us. If we have to wait 3 days for a gun, several weeks for a passport, why can't we wait a couple of days for voting? Oh, because then some people who couldn't be bothered to register don't get to vote. This isn't a Rep or Dem issue..it's a USA issue.

November 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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ralpherus

Failing to shoot vote fraudsters should be punishable by three weeks of torture followed by immolation. THAT would preserve honest elections. But, yeah, democrats HATE honest elections... so it gets to: Failing to shoot democrats- the New UnAmerican Activity!

November 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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LC in LA

Let's get Ja Rule's take on this.....

November 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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Rick

If we can identify it, we can clean it up. Unfortunately under this administration we do not have the will to do so..We have more important things to like prosecuting the CIA or excusing the black panther party for voter intimidation case video taped. Obama's band of criminal tax cheats and social revolutionists will stop at nothing to advance his radical agenda, so it is no surprise that voter fraud is a part of this process and union thugs and community activist types who use strong arm tactics to supress your free speech against all radicals including Obama.

November 4, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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LC in LA

How do people think Obama won the election? VOTER FRAUD! ACORN, and others fixed this last Presidential election. It's amazing how many people have come out and said that Obama's "sweeping victory" was exaggerated. I believe it was, and because of voter fraud. Hey, if the loony left can have their conspiracy theories, then so can I...LOL

November 4, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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Paul

Living in Illinois will teach you one thing voter fraud is like racism a one way street and it only counts depending on who is doing it.

November 4, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Robert W Dalton

Washington State .... my wife receives a absentee ballot every election. Doesn't vote. Should have a mechanizm to remove people who haven't voted in three years. Mine hasn't for over 10 years, but still receives a ballot. I go to the polling both. At least there you have to prove your a valid voter.

November 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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Will

Due to economic and moral decay the US is moving down the road to third world status. Voter fraud? Are we talking about the US or some third world country controlled by the wealthy elite, self styled dictators, drug cartels, and thugs?

November 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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Concerned

US ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER WILL PUSH FOR STATES TO DISMISS ANY CHARGES AGAINST ACORN FOR VOTER FRAUD. DEMOCRATS HAVE LONG "DISCOVERED" BALLOT BOXES STUFFED IN THE TRUNKS OF CARS OF "POLL WORKERS" WHICH JUST HAPPENED TO ELECT THE DEMOCRAT. HAVING WORKED AS AN ELECTION OFFICIAL, THIS KIND OF ELECTION FRAUD IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT COMPLICITY OF ELECTION OFFICIALS IN THE ELECTORS OFFICE. WORKERS DON'T SUFFF BALLOT BOXES INTO THEIR TRUNKS AND THEN FIND THEM LATER. ONLY ONE PERSON HANDLES THE BLANK AND COMPLETED BALLOTS AFTER ELECTION, AND FOR THE "DISCOVERED BALLOTS" THEY SHOULD BE DISCARDED AND NOT COUNTED. CHECKS AND BALANCES WERE ALWAYS PARAMOUNT IN THE ELECTIONS I WORKED FOR. I AM PERSUADED THAT DEMOCRATS DEMAND A "RECOUNT" ONLY WHEN THEY KNOW THEY HAVE "DISCOVERED BALLOTS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED" THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO STEAL ELECTIONS. IF WE DEMAND VOTERS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO DIP THEIR FINGERS IN DYE TO PREVENT REPEATED VOTING, WHY IS THAT NOT REQUIRED HERE? WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE, AND PROPER IDENTIFICATION TO CASH A CHECK, BUT AN OFFENSE TO REQUIRE THE SAME IDENTIFICATION FOR CASTING A BALLOT? IT IS BECAUSE LONG DEAD DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE AGAIN. WE MUST, SINCE ACORN IS CORRUPTING THE ELECTION PROCESS, DEMAND PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION, AND FOR THE VOTER TO DIP THERI FINGER IN A DYE THAT CAN'T BE REMOVED FOR 48 HOURS.

November 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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Lynn

My husband and I know at least one deceased person [2/02] who has received a Washington ballot for every election since 2002, including the Nov. 2009 election. We have seen these 'still sealed' ballots . Yet, the state of Washington assures the electorate they have corrected this problem and removed all deceased voters from the rolls. We wonder . . .

November 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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Sad Sylvia

Voter fraud is rampant but it seems ACORN is getting away with it. I hear lots of absentee ballat fraud, but no one is being held accountable. ACORN is still stealing votes and our TOP attorney General looks the other way.

November 4, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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