With early and absentee voting already under way, West Virginia and
federal officials are hoping to prevent any fraud before it happens as
Election Day approaches.
Authorities have reason to be wary. As recently as 2010, conspiracies
have plotted to sway balloting in the state. The since-resigned sheriff
and clerk of Lincoln County, along with one of its commissioners,
pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal charges arising from a
scheme to influence the 2010 Democratic primary with absentee ballots.  Link to full story.