Voter Fraud
Definition
Voter fraud refers to illegal actions taken by individuals or groups to manipulate the outcome of an election. This can include activities like casting multiple votes, impersonating other voters, or tampering with ballots.
Analogy
Imagine a group of students trying to cheat on a test by sneaking in extra answer sheets and pretending to be someone else. That's similar to voter fraud because it involves dishonest actions aimed at influencing the final result.
Related terms
Voter Suppression: Voter suppression refers to efforts made intentionally or unintentionally that discourage certain groups from voting, such as through restrictive voter ID laws or limited access to polling stations.
Electoral Manipulation: Electoral manipulation encompasses various tactics used by political actors to influence election outcomes, including gerrymandering (redrawing district boundaries for partisan advantage) and manipulating campaign finance rules.
Election Monitoring: Election monitoring involves independent organizations or individuals observing elections to ensure they are conducted fairly and without irregularities.
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