Pennsylvania Man Accused of Casting Dead Mother’s Ballot

Pennsylvania Man Accused of Casting Dead Mother’s Ballot
Election officials begin counting absentee ballots at City Hall in Beloit, Wis., on Nov. 3, 2020. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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A Pennsylvania man has been charged with illegally voting in place of his deceased mother during the 2020 general election.

Bruce Bartman, 70, of Marple in Delaware County, admitted to authorities that he registered deceased relatives as voters on Aug. 20 and requested, filled out, and sent in an absentee ballot for his late mother, the Office of the District Attorney in Delaware County announced on Dec. 21.