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Ex Atlantic City Council President Arrested for Election Fraud in 2022 General Election

JerseyTalks StaffPublished Feb 2, 2024, 12:00 PM ESTUpdated Mar 23, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT1 min read392 views
Ex Atlantic City Council President Arrested for Election Fraud in 2022 General Election

What happened

Former Atlantic City Council President Craig Callaway, 64, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a mail-in ballot fraud scheme during the November 8, 2022, general election in New Jersey. U.S.

Where it happened

  • Atlantic City, Atlantic County.

 

Former Atlantic City Council President Craig Callaway, 64, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a mail-in ballot fraud scheme during the November 8, 2022, general election in New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the charges, emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections.

Callaway faces charges of fraudulent ballot procurement, casting, and tabulation, with allegations that he recruited individuals to act as messengers for mail-in voters, collecting and casting ballots in violation of New Jersey law. If convicted, Callaway could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. 

The case underscores the ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

 

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