Feds Watch For Voter Fraud

They won’t be at the polls next Tuesday but federal prosecutors will be watching Election Day closely for voter fraud and irregularities.

It’s standard procedure to have U.S. attorney’s offices across the country on call during elections, but since voter turnout is expected to be so high this year, prosecutors feel the potential for fraud is greater.

U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Ed Yarbrough:

“When you have greater crowds, you have a greater possibility of workers being inattentive or simply wanting to move people through the line and they don’t take as much time to examine documents as they would during a more relaxed time such as early voting.”

The U.S. attorney’s office will also be watching out for voters who are denied their right to vote.

Voting problems are largely handled by poll watchers and local election officials.

Dick Williams with Common Cause, a local grassroots voter group, says his organization offers this advice.

“The main thing is for a vote not to settle for maybe the first answer if it’s not satisfactory. Be sure to ask for help or assistance or whatever you need.”

Early voting ended yesterday in Tennessee with record turnout.