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Activists File ‘Bad-Faith’ Ballot Challenges, Pennsylvania Officials Say

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This coordinated effort to challenge ballots reflects a broader trend of undermining election integrity. Research shows that such tactics can disproportionately affect low-information voters  6  and erode public trust in the electoral process  9 . While there's no evidence of widespread fraud  4 , these challenges may contribute to systemic harm by fueling voter distrust  6 . Educating voters about legitimate reasons for vote-counting delays could help mitigate these concerns  9 .
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Do ballot challenges actually affect election outcomes?

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While ballot challenges can cause confusion, research suggests they rarely change election outcomes 6. However, they can undermine voter confidence and potentially discourage some eligible voters from participating in future elections 3.

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How common is voter fraud in US elections?

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Extensive research has found no evidence of widespread voter fraud in US elections 4. Most claims of fraud are unsubstantiated, and verified cases are extremely rare relative to the millions of votes cast 12.

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Can social media fact-checking reduce election misinformation?

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Surprisingly, social media fact-checking may sometimes backfire. One study found that "disputed" tags on false claims actually made some voters more likely to believe the misinformation 7.

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