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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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North Jersey man charged with attempting to cast illegal vote, false registration
PARK RIDGE — A borough man was charged with attempting to cast an illegal vote after a joint investigation from the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections and Bergen County Prosecutor's offices. Bruce E. Behringer, 69, was charged with tampering with public records, false registration, and attempting to cast an illegal vote. The investigation revealed that between September 2020 and November 2024, Behringer falsely completed one New Jersey Voter Registration Application and three mail-in voter ballots in the name of another person. 'The Superintendent of Elections' investigators work very closely with the Bergen County Prosecutor's office by referring all alleged voter fraud cases to their team," the Superintendent of Elections' office said. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Confidential Investigations Unit received information from the Superintendent of Elections' office in March regarding the alleged voting offenses. As a result of the investigation, Behringer was arrested on May 27 and charged with third-degree tampering with public records or information, third-degree false registration and third-degree attempting to cast an illegal vote. He was released pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack. This article originally appeared on North Jersey man charged with trying to cast illegal vote
Yahoo
20-04-2025
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline nears to request absentee ballots for Canadian Public School Special Election
Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes gives details on requesting absentee ballots for May 13 election. 1 When should voters request mail-in absentee ballots for the May 13 election? Voters in Pittsburg County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13 Canadian Public School Special Election should apply now. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. 2 When is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the May 13 election? The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, April 28. Voters can submit a request using the OK Voter Portal at Request forms are also available at and at the County Election Board office, 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. Voters should allow time for an absentee ballot to be received, completed and returned by mail to the County Election Board. 3 When must completed absentee ballots be in the hands of election workers on Election Day? All completed absentee ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, May 13. 4 Are mail-in absentee ballots required to be notarized? With some exceptions, all absentee ballot affidavits must be notarized before being returned. Voters should give themselves plenty of time to make sure all steps have been followed and that the ballot is returned on time in order to be counted, Barnes said. 5 Who is exempt from having an absentee ballot notarized? Voters exempt from having an absentee ballot affidavit notarized include those who are physically incapacitated and those who care for physically incapacitated individuals that cannot be left alone. Voters who request a 'physically incapacitated' ballot must have the signature on their absentee ballot affidavit witnessed by two people. Military personnel and residents living overseas, along with their spouses and dependents are also eligible for certain allowances. Military personnel should contact the Voting Services Officer in their unit for an Absentee Ballot Application. Residents living overseas may obtain Absentee Ballot Applications from any United States military installation or United States Embassy or Consulate. Military personnel and overseas citizens who are already registered voters in Oklahoma may apply for absentee ballots using the OK Voter Portal at Those who need to complete a new Voter Registration Application should apply through the Federal Voting Assistance Program at For questions, contact the Pittsburg County Election Board at 918-423-3877 or online at pittsburgcounty@ —Staff Reports
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: Voter registration for April elections March 7
Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes provides voter registration information for the upcoming April elections. 1 When is the final day to apply for voter registration for the April elections? March 7, 2025, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025, Board of Education General, Regular Municipal General and Special Elections, Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes said. 2 Who is eligible to apply for voter registration? People who are United States citizens. Oklahoma residents at least 17½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration, however they must be at least 18 years old to vote. 3 When is the deadline for the County Election Board to receive applications? Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight, March 7, 2025. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will not be processed until after the April 1, 2025, election. Applications may also be submitted to any motor vehicle agency that is also an official voter registration agency by the submission deadline. 4 How will applicants know their application has been processed? Applicants will be notified in writing when their application has been processed. Approved voters will receive a Voter Identification Card in the mail. Some may receive a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Barnes said those who do not receive a response within 30 days of submitting their application should contact the County Election Board office immediately. 5 Do those who are already registered ever need to complete a new Voter Application Registration? Registered voters who have moved to Pittsburg County from a different county or state will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application in order to be eligible for elections in Pittsburg County. If you have moved within the county and need to update your address, you may make changes online using the OK Voter Portal at or complete a Voter Registration Application. 6 How can a Voter Registration Application be obtained? Voter Registration Applications can be downloaded from the State Election Board website at You may also complete a form at your County Election Board. Most post offices, tag agencies and public libraries have applications available upon request. The Pittsburg County Election Board is located at 7 E. Chickasaw Ave., McAlester, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions, contact the Election Board at 918-423-3877 or pittsburgcounty@ —Staff Reports
