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Election Crimes and SecurityFair elections are the foundation of our democracy, and the FBI is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans to vote. The U.S. government only works when legal votes are counted and when campaigns follow the law. When the legitimacy of elections is corrupted, our democracy is threatened. While individual states run elections, the FBI plays an important role in protecting federal interests and preventing violations of your constitutional rights. An election crime is generally a federal crime if:
Protect Your Vote
Voter SuppressionIntentionally deceiving qualified voters to prevent them from voting is voter suppression—and it is a federal crime. There are many reputable places you can find your polling location and registration information, including eac.gov and usa.gov/how-to-vote. However, not all publicly available voting information is accurate, and some is deliberately designed to deceive you to keep you from voting. Bad actors use various methods to spread disinformation about voting, such as social media platforms, texting, or peer-to-peer messaging applications on smartphones. They may provide misleading information about the time, manner, or place of voting. This can include inaccurate election dates or false claims about voting qualifications or methods, such as false information suggesting that one may vote by text, which is not allowed in any jurisdiction.
Always consider the source of voting information. Ask yourself, “Can I trust this information?” Look for official notices from election offices and verify the information you found is accurate. Help defend the right to vote by reporting any suspected instances of voter suppression—especially those received through a private communication channel like texting—to your local FBI field office or at tips.fbi.gov. Report Election CrimeIf you suspect a federal election offense, contact the election crimes coordinator at your local FBI office, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Threats Against Election WorkersA threat to an election worker or volunteer is a threat to democracy. All election workers should be permitted to do their jobs free from threats and intimidation. The FBI is part of a law enforcement task force that investigates and prosecutes these threats. The FBI and the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offer security resources for election workers. Visit
tips.fbi.gov to report threats to election workers. If someone is in imminent danger or risk of harm, contact 911 or your local police immediately. Federal Election OffensesFraud by the Voter
Fraud by an Elections/Campaign Official or Other Individual:
Campaign Finance Crimes
What is Not a Federal Election Crime?While the examples below are not federal election crimes, states have their own election laws. If you are concerned about a possible violation of a state or local election law, contact your local law enforcement.
Scam PACsScam PACs are fraudulent political action committees designed to reroute political contributions for personal financial gain. This is a federal crime—and can be costly to victims who thought they were making legitimate campaign contributions. Signs that a PAC is a scam include the PAC and its website disappearing and the phone number going out of service. If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam PAC, contact your local FBI field office and ask to speak to an election crimes coordinator. FBI Election NewsProtected Voices
The FBI’s Protected Voices initiative provides cybersecurity recommendations to political campaigns on multiple topics to help mitigate the risk of cyber influence operations targeting U.S. elections. Why are some election campaigns so expensive quizlet?Why are some election campaigns so expensive? Because of all the expenses including television ads, computers, telephones, printing, salaries of staff members, fees to professional campaign consultants, and postage.
What kind of primary election system does California have quizlet?What type of presidential primary system does California have? - California's presidential primary is a closed primary.
What is true of special elections in California quizlet?What is true of special elections in California? They typically attract fewer than 15 percent of eligible voters.
Which of the following is the primary reason the Republican Party has lost support in the state of California over the last three decades quizlet?Which of the following is the primary reason the Republican Party has lost support in the state of California over the last three decades? White and older voters, an important part of the Republican Party coalition, are a declining percentage of the state's population.
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