FBI warns Voters on Election Crimes

The FBI is committed to protecting every eligible citizen’s right to vote. Consistent with past practice, the FBI is providing this information to educate voters about Federal election crimes and how to avoid them, and to encourage voters to report suspected violations to their local FBI field office.  While individual states and localities have the constitutional authority and responsibility to manage their own elections and election laws, an election crime becomes a federal crime when one or more of the following occurs:  A ballot includes one or more Federal candidates.  Election or polling place officials abuse their office.  The conduct involves false voter registration.  The crime is motivated by hostility toward protected minority groups.  The activity violates federal campaign finance law.  The FBI plays an important role in preventing violations of your constitutional rights, including your right to vote. Report any instances of potential election crimes to your local FBI field office, and ask to speak to an election crimes coordinator.