Knox County prosecutor investigates election violation case

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office received one suspected election law violation reference from the secretary of state’s office.

Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose referred evidence of suspected election law violations to numerous county prosecutors for review and possible criminal prosecution Aug.12, according to his press release.

“We take every allegation of wrongdoing in our elections seriously, whether it’s a fake signature on a petition, a fraudulent voter registration form or a stolen vote,” LaRose said in the release.

“Today we’re handing over evidence to prosecutors in 20 counties, where dishonest individuals were apparently trying to game the system.



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