Statistical Anomalies in Biden Votes, Analyses Indicate

Statistical Anomalies in Biden Votes, Analyses Indicate
Election officials count absentee ballots in Milwaukee, Wis., on Nov. 4, 2020. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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With the 2020 elections marred by legal challenges and fraud allegations, some have used statistical analysis to try to determine if foul play was involved. In several states, analyses of election data indeed show statistically odd phenomena in the tallies of votes for the Democratic candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden.

One of the most common arguments is that in some localities, vote counts for Biden violate Benford’s Law.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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