Flossi Fights for a Fair Election

Voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare and typically occurs in isolated incidents, but there have been some notable cases over the years. Here are a few examples often cited as significant:

 1. Tammany Hall Corruption (1800s - Early 1900s)

   - In New York City, Tammany Hall, a political organisation, was infamous for its voter fraud, especially in the late 19th century. The organisation controlled votes by intimidating voters, using repeat voters (individuals voting multiple times), and registering deceased individuals to pad election results. This corrupt machine influenced New York City and state elections for decades.

 2. 1950s and 1960s Chicago Elections

   - In Chicago, during Richard J. Daley’s time as mayor, there were widespread allegations of voter fraud, including vote buying and ballot stuffing. The 1960 presidential election, in which John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon, is often mentioned in this context. Kennedy won Illinois by a slim margin, and some historians believe that irregularities in Chicago may have influenced the outcome.

 3. The 2002 Election in Noxubee County, Mississippi

   - In Noxubee County, Mississippi, a Democratic Party official was accused of manipulating absentee ballots to ensure that specific candidates won. The official allegedly pressured voters, particularly elderly and vulnerable individuals, to vote for specific candidates. The case led to a lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act, and the official was found guilty of civil rights violations.

 4. 2018 North Carolina's 9th Congressional District

   - In 2018, allegations of absentee ballot fraud surfaced in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. A political operative working for Republican candidate Mark Harris was accused of tampering with absentee ballots by collecting and submitting them on behalf of voters, some of whom had not even completed their ballots. The case led to an investigation, and the election results were ultimately invalidated, prompting a new election in 2019.

 5. Philadelphia “Ring of 50” (1994)

   - In 1994, a group of 50 Philadelphia election officials and campaign workers were indicted in a scheme to falsify voter rolls, manipulate absentee ballots, and stuff ballot boxes to ensure certain candidates’ victories in state elections. The incident highlighted the potential for abuse in absentee voting when proper controls are not in place.

 6. Miami Mayoral Election (1997)

   - The 1997 Miami mayoral election was tainted by a significant voter fraud scandal involving absentee ballots. The race’s outcome was overturned when it was found that hundreds of absentee ballots were fraudulent, with ballots cast by ineligible voters, non-residents, and individuals who had not requested them. The case led to multiple arrests and a reevaluation of absentee voting protocols.

 7. Hawkins County, Tennessee (1946)

   - In Hawkins County, Tennessee, in 1946, a group of local officials was found guilty of tampering with the election process. They had manipulated ballots and engaged in other fraudulent practices to control the outcome of local elections. This case remains one of the more notorious examples of local election corruption.