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Federal Election Fraud Fact Sheet
Department of Justice ^ | Fed 2, 2016 | DoJ

Posted on 11/05/2020 11:23:45 AM PST by little jeremiah

Federal Election Fraud Fact Sheet Most issues concerning the administration and conduct of elections are governed and regulated by state law and are best addressed by state and local election officials. Federal law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities have jurisdiction to investigate and, when appropriate, prosecute election fraud in the following circumstances:

I. Federal Criminal Jurisdiction

Federal criminal jurisdiction over the activities described below can generally be obtained when those activities take place:

In elections where a federal candidate’s name is on the ballot.

In any election (federal or nonfederal), when the fraud involves the necessary participation of an election official acting “under color of law.”

In connection with voter registration. The fact that voter registration is “unitary” in all 50 States (a citizen registers once to become eligible to vote for both federal and nonfederal candidates) confers federal jurisdiction regardless of the type of election.

In connection with the misuse, or unauthorized trespass, involving a computer system used in connection with an election, to the extent that the misuse or trespass is conducted “under color of law.”

II. Conduct Actionable as Federal Election Fraud, Intimidation, or Suppression

The following activities provide a basis for federal prosecution under the statutes referenced in each category:

Paying voters to register to vote, or to vote in elections where a federal candidate’s name is on the ballot (52 U.S.C. § 10307, 18 U.S.C. § 597), or through the use of the mails in those States where vote buying is a “bribery” offense (18 U.S.C. § 1952), or in federal elections in those States where purchased votes or registrations are voidable under state law (52 U.S.C. § 20511).

Multiple voting in a federal election, voting for individuals in a federal election who do not personally participate in the voting act attributed to them, or impersonating voters (52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 20511).

Intimidating voters through physical duress in any election (18 U.S.C. § 245(b)(1)(A)); or through physical or economic intimidation in connection with registration to vote or voting in a federal election (52 U.S.C. § 20511, 18 U.S.C. § 594).If the victim is a federal employee, intimidation in connection with all elections is prohibited (18 U.S.C. § 610).

Malfeasance by election officials, acting “under color of law,” such as diluting valid ballots with invalid ones (so-called “ballot box stuffing”), rendering false vote tabulations, or preventing valid voter registrations or votes from being given effect in any election (18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242), as well as in elections where federal candidates are on the ballot (52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 20511).

Qualifying fictitious individuals to vote in federal elections by placing fictitious names on voter registration rolls (52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 20511); or through “color of law” in any election (18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242).

Preventing or impeding qualified voters from participating in an election where a federal candidate’s name is on the ballot through such tactics as disseminating false information as to the date, timing, or location of federal voting activity (18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242).

Registering to vote, or voting in a federal election, by persons who are not entitled to vote under applicable state law, most notably persons who have committed serious crimes, and persons who are not United States citizens (18 U.S.C. §§ 1015(f), 611, and 52 U.S.C. § 20511).

Falsely claiming United States citizenship in connection with registering to vote or voting in any election (18 U.S.C. §§ 911, 1015(f)).

Voting in a federal election by anyone who is not a United States citizen in those States where citizenship is a requisite for the franchise (currently all 50 States) (18 U.S.C. § 611).

Providing false information concerning a voter’s name, address, or period of residence in order to register to vote, or to vote in a federal election (52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 20511).

Causing the submission of voter registrations in any election, or of ballots in federal elections, that are materially defective under applicable state law (52 U.S.C. § 20511).

Ordering, keeping, or having under one’s control any troops or armed men at any polling place in a general or special election, if one is a civil or military officer or employee of the United States government (18 U.S.C. § 592).

To report federal election fraud, intimidation, or suppression contact the United States Attorney’s Office Election Day Hotline at (603) 230-2503. Inquiries and complaints may also be submitted through the United States Attorney’s website at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nh by clicking on the “email us” link.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: demcriminals; electionfraud; federalstatues; nostealing
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To: cgbg

I actually think Rudy will advise the president some people have to be indicted in order to underscore the malfeasance and demonstrate it was a corrupt election.


21 posted on 11/05/2020 12:09:08 PM PST by Salvavida
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To: little jeremiah

Other than listing law, what is the DOJ doing?


22 posted on 11/05/2020 12:12:56 PM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: little jeremiah
Looks as though a lot of people could be facing 5 years at club fed, doesn’t it.

The campaign and DoJ needs to reiterate these penalties and publicly ask “who wants to go to jail for Joe Biden?”

23 posted on 11/05/2020 12:14:02 PM PST by capydick (“Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.)
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To: PIF

Since the election just happened yesterday, and rampant fraud is still going on, maybe keep your eyes open for actual news. IE not msm.


24 posted on 11/05/2020 12:17:27 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.)
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To: JonPreston

You’re utterly ridiculous.

I’m starting to wonder how many freeyores/nothing’s gonna happen crowd on FR are actually Bitem voters.


25 posted on 11/05/2020 12:18:29 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.)
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To: little jeremiah

You didn’t know Don Jr from Eric. Period. Shall I show everyone your confusion?


26 posted on 11/05/2020 12:31:55 PM PST by JonPreston (The Delphi method is a thing)
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To: little jeremiah

It’s my understanding that election fraud investigations were assigned to the Department of Homeland Security after Trump disbanded his election fraud advisory group in 2017.

In any event, Republicans and Conservatives had four full years to solve the 2020 presidential election fraud issue that has existed since at least 1960, when JFK and LBJ stole Texas and Chicago.

Obviously, Trump and our GOP leadership have done absolutely nothing consequential to stop or prepare for election fraud.

The 2020 election fiasco is totally our fault.

Incomprehensible negligence.


27 posted on 11/05/2020 12:42:24 PM PST by zeestephen
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To: zeestephen

Big picture. Planned fraud is likely a crime, committed fraud is a gigantic crime. This election was basiclaly a giant sting.

People have to see for themselves, just being told isn’t enough.


28 posted on 11/05/2020 12:52:36 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.)
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To: little jeremiah

Bump for reference


29 posted on 11/05/2020 1:06:38 PM PST by Robert357
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To: little jeremiah
People have to see for themselves, just being told isn’t enough.

So is Q gonna show 'em with initials and brackets and spaces and dots and questions?

Yeah, that mess is enlightening as hell.

You got it all, nothing can stop what is coming.

30 posted on 11/05/2020 1:07:59 PM PST by humblegunner (Balls To Picasso.)
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To: humblegunner

“You got it all, nothing can stop what is coming.”

Apparently “the plan” was for a Biden/Harris administration.


31 posted on 11/05/2020 1:10:51 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Faux ESAD.)
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To: malach

I’m not in a cuddly mood!


35 posted on 11/05/2020 2:03:39 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.)
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To: JonPreston
You didn’t know Don Jr from Eric. Period. Shall I show everyone your confusion?

What's that got to do with the price of tea in China, or this thread for that matter.

Preston, you are the worst troll EVER.

Straighten up and fly right.


36 posted on 11/05/2020 8:17:44 PM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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To: humblegunner
Stop being a dick.

Let's win this election then you can go back to dick mode.

For now, WWG1WGA.

Whaddya say, champ.


37 posted on 11/05/2020 8:19:03 PM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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To: little jeremiah
I’m not in a cuddly mood!

Amazing how these losers can't even come together while we hang on the precipice.

What's wrong with them?


38 posted on 11/05/2020 8:20:43 PM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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To: bagster

Something wrong in the upper storey.


39 posted on 11/05/2020 8:45:42 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.)
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To: little jeremiah

Constructive Fraud: Misrepresentation
Breach of Duty, legal fraud deceive, violatation of confidence, injury to public interests.
Remedy: removal from office, criminal trial


40 posted on 11/05/2020 8:46:34 PM PST by Varsity Flight (QE 2020. All Quiet on the Western Front)
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