Chris Ripa

Teresa Smith testified that an unsolicited visitor began filling out her husband Willie’s absentee ballot while she was in the bathroom at their Mississippi assisted-living apartment. Both spouses said the visitor selected candidates without Willie’s instructions. Teresa objected. Records cited in the election-contest ruling showed his ballot was cast. Bobbie Peoples was later convicted of unauthorized ballot transmission. Her attorney announced an appeal. Assistance must follow the voter’s choices. Access to someone’s home does not give anyone ownership of their vote. Be the family member who asks questions. Be the citizen who speaks up. Download the Protecting Vulnerable Voters Toolkit and get involved locally.electionintegritynet…) Protect the person. Protect their choice.

The records said she voted. His mother said she hadn’t. In 2017, Nicholas Corrato questioned how his mother, Lucy, had been registered and recorded as voting absentee at St. Francis in Darby, Pennsylvania. Lucy told him she hadn’t voted and no one had asked her about registering. Reporters found an “X” in place of her signature on registration and absentee-application forms. Nicholas confronted the facility. Would you know if voting records conflicted with your loved one’s account? Ask questions. Check available records. Document discrepancies and report concerns through the proper channels. Protect the person. Protect their choice. Read the Philadelphia Inquirer investigation inquirer.com/philly/news/vot…