Electoral fraud

Election fraud, also known as electoral fraud, refers to illegal interference with the process of an election, aimed at changing the outcome of that election. This can include a range of illegal activities, such as ballot stuffing, tampering with ballots, coercing or intimidating voters, and manipulating vote counts. Election fraud is considered a serious threat to the integrity of democratic processes and the rule of law. In Hebrew, election fraud is translated as הזמנת בחירות (hazmanut bekhirot). In Spanish, it is known as fraude electoral, while in French, it is referred to as fraude électorale. Key contextual information includes the fact that election fraud can occur at various stages of the electoral process, from voter registration to the counting of ballots. It can be perpetrated by individuals, groups, or even state actors seeking to undermine the democratic process. The prevention and detection of election fraud often involve a combination of legal measures, technological safeguards, and vigilant oversight by independent electoral bodies and civil society organizations.