Marshall Opens Clarke County Voter Fraud Probe
Alabama’s Attorney General pledges a thorough review of complaints, with help from local election officials
TL;DR: Attorney General Steve Marshall is investigating alleged voter fraud in Clarke County. His office has named no suspects or announced charges.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday, Oct. 16, that his office is investigating voter fraud claims in Clarke County, pledging a thorough review and warning that illegal ballot harvesting will not be tolerated.
The Attorney General’s Office released few details. It did not identify suspects, name the election involved or describe the conduct that prompted the complaints. No charges were announced.
“I appreciate the Clarke County Circuit Clerk, Probate Judge and Sheriff for their assistance in this matter. Election integrity depends on people who will speak up, and my office is giving these complaints the thorough investigation they deserve,” Marshall said in the release.
“Voter fraud and ballot harvesting are illegal in Alabama, and violations will not be tolerated.”
The scope of the alleged misconduct remains undisclosed. Marshall’s office said it would release no further details while the investigation is ongoing.
