Justice Department Calls for Vigilance During Midterm Elections
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has urged citizens to report any violations of election laws during the upcoming midterm elections. In a recent announcement, he emphasized the importance of upholding federal election laws.
Reporting Channels Established for Election Violations
In a social media post, Blanche provided a hotline number and a website for the public to utilize when reporting suspicious activities such as non-citizen voting.
“Election Day is tomorrow. The Department of Justice expects all federal election laws to be followed. If you have a tip on illegal conduct—including but not limited to noncitizens voting, double voting, and ballot-box stuffing—contact the FBI: 1-800-Call-FBI or http://tips.fbi.gov”
Zero Tolerance for Violators
Blanche assured the public that those who violate election laws will face repercussions, stating, “Violators will be found and prosecuted.”
How to Use the Reporting Website
To report an election violation via the provided website, follow these steps:
- Click on the “Submit a tip” option.
- Select the “Federal Election Crime” box.
- Choose “Voter/Ballot Fraud.”
After that, users can provide information related to the following issues:
- Voting more than once.
- Corrupt election officials.
- Altering ballot tallies.
- False voter registrations.
- Offering incentives for voting for a specific candidate.
National Tipline for Additional Reporting
The FBI’s national tipline is also available for those who wish to report election fraud. Citizens can call 1-800-225-5324 for assistance.
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