Election Fraud in Bridgeport, Connecticut

SOURCE www.npr.org
Four individuals in Bridgeport, Connecticut, were charged with misusing absentee ballots in the 2019 mayoral primary. The charges are separate from allegations in the 2023 mayoral contest, which resulted in a judge ordering a new election due to election misconduct. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was reelected in both elections.

Key Points

  • Charges related to misusing absentee ballots in the 2019 mayoral primary in Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • Allegations of election misconduct in the 2023 mayoral contest led to a new election being ordered
  • Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was reelected in both the 2019 and 2023 elections
  • Republican state lawmakers calling for voting measures in response to the election scandals

Pros

  • Prosecutions may deter tampering with election results in the future

Cons

  • Charges of unlawful possession of absentee ballots against four individuals