Election Integrity

NJ City Councilman Accused of Mail-In Voting Fraud Pleads Not Guilty

NJ City Councilman Accused of Mail-In Voting Fraud Pleads Not Guilty
Michael Jackson (L) and Alex Mendez (R) N.J. Attorney General's Office
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A City Council member in Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty on election fraud charges stemming from last year’s municipal election.

Alex Mendez entered his not guilty plea from a Passaic County judge on Thursday. Mendez was previously indicted on seven voter fraud and election fraud charges relating to the May 2020 election.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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