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Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:37:13 GMT
Subject: Has voting by dead people ever swayed US elections?
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## Has voting by dead people ever swayed US elections?
With just a week before the midterm elections, claims about illegal votes cast on behalf of dead people are circulating.
Trump helped popularize the rumors, claiming “dead people are listed and active on the voter rolls.” But is there any proof?
Reporter Taija PerryCook examined studies and reputable news reports to lay out the truth.
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## What we know about Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative to keep military bases running off-grid
Some people claimed the plan requires bases to ensure they can operate for at least 90 days without civilian power, fuel, water or supply lines.
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## Support independent reporting this election season
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Become a Snopes member today to support our evidence-based, nonpartisan reporting.
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## Are election volunteers preparing for federal agents potentially intimidating voters at polling sites?
The claim stemmed from someone who claimed her training “focused on what to do if DHS, DOJ, ICE, or the Military attempted to intimidate voters.”
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## Trump's political rallies: 15 rumors, investigated
We've examined many rumors about the president’s rallies, including claims about attendees supposedly wearing diapers.
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## Is video of baby born with mustache real or fake?
“Bro skipped kindergarten and went straight to his midlife crisis," one social media user claimed. We examined the footage to determine its authenticity.
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## Unmasking the truth behind 9 historical horror stories this Halloween
Our archives contain many strange and supernatural stories fitting for spooky season.
Reporter Emery Winter rounded up a few mysterious tales of historical anomalies that you won't soon forget.
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