CPAC Reveals Evidence Of ‘Illegal’ Ballot Harvesting Operation In Key State

With Election Day just around the corner, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has escalated concerns over election integrity with claims of illegal ballot harvesting at a prominent dropbox location in Wisconsin.

In a statement released by CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp, the organization said it has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), bolstered by photographic evidence and a witness account of alleged ballot-stuffing outside Milwaukee City Hall.

The witness reported observing an unknown individual depositing what appeared to be as many as 500 absentee ballots into a city ballot dropbox before fleeing the area after noticing he was being photographed, according to The Washington Times. Ballot harvesting—the act of collecting and submitting ballots on behalf of others—is illegal in Wisconsin, making these allegations particularly sensitive in a state known for tight elections.

“As part of CPAC’s efforts to ensure elections are free and fair, CPAC has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Election Commission (“WEC”) and reported to local law enforcement allegations of potential efforts to commit fraud or corruption in the voting process by an unknown individual,” Schlapp said in a public statement.

“CPAC received reports of illicit ballot harvesting at the dropbox location outside Milwaukee City Hall. A witness reported an individual depositing a significant number of absentee ballots into the dropbox before fleeing the scene. Ballot Harvesting is illegal under Wisconsin Law.”

As part of CPAC’s efforts to ensure elections are free and fair, CPAC has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Election Commission (“WEC”) and reported to local law enforcement allegations of potential efforts to commit fraud or corruption in the voting process by an unknown…

— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) October 30, 2024

According to CPAC, the organization filed its complaint on Wednesday, seeking urgent action from Wisconsin’s election officials. In addition to contacting the WEC, CPAC has also involved local law enforcement.

In its filing, the group highlighted that the law mandates that ballots are “mailed by the elector, or delivered in person, to the municipal clerk issuing the ballot or ballots” unless the voter has a disability. The group further stated, “CPAC believes the facts provided establish probable cause to believe a violation of Wisconsin law has occurred and urges the Wisconsin Elections Commission to promptly investigate these allegations.”

“I have personal knowledge of the matters set forth herein, and if called as a witness, I could and would testify competently as to the truth of such matters,” the witness said in a statement.

“On October 25, 2024, at approximately 7:55 pm, I witnessed an individual who appeared to deposit a bag full of absentee ballots into a dropbox. It is my understanding that ballot trafficking is a violation of Wisconsin state law and that each elector must deliver their own absentee ballot unless the elector is disabled.”

A critical battleground state, Wisconsin has already faced heightened scrutiny over absentee and mail-in voting processes this election cycle, with a history of razor-thin margins in national elections.

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