Category Archives: Voter fraud

Do Mail-In Ballots Invite Election Fraud?

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

The 2020 primary and general elections will see historic highs in the use of mail-in ballots. As a result a partisan debate has erupted over whether the widespread use of mail-in ballots is an invitation to election fraud.  Two studies … Continue reading →

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Miami-Dade Court Rejects Claim that Anti-Ballot Brokering Ordinance is Unconstitutional

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

A Miami-Dade county court has rejected a claim that an anti-ballot brokering ordinance is unconstitutional. In State v. Robaina, the defendant was charged with having more than two completed absentee ballots in his possession. The defendant moved to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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Florida Grand Jury Urges Change in Laws to Prevent Absentee Voter Fraud

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

The Miami-Dade County Grand Jury has issued a final report urging changes in Florida law to prevent absentee ballot voter fraud and to expand early voting periods. Among other points the report recommends that all absentee voter signatures be witnessed by … Continue reading →

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Florida Election Contest Suits Multiply After Primaries

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

At least three election contest suits have been filed in Leon County which challenge the outcome of State House and Senate primaries conducted on August 14th.  In Addie L. Greene, et al. v. Jeff Clemens, et al. the unsuccessful candidate in a … Continue reading →

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Timely Issues in Florida Election Law: Topic 5 – Election Contests

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Given the projections for a close presidential race, Florida election law could once again take center stage in the days leading up to and following the election. With that possibility in mind, I will summarize in a series several legal … Continue reading →

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Timely Issues in Florida Election Law: Topic 3 – Challenges to Absentee Ballot Certificate

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Given the projections for a close presidential race, Florida election law could once again take center stage in the days leading up to and following the election. With that possibility in mind, I will summarize in a series several legal … Continue reading →

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