Atlantic County, NJ, Clerk ‘Tired Of Misuse & Abuse’ Of Election Ballots

Atlantic County, New Jersey Clerk Joe Giralo Has Had Enough

I'm tired of the misuse and abuse of messenger ballots that threaten the integrity of our election process," stated Giralo. "Atlantic County has an unfortunate history of election corruption involving messenger ballots which should not be tolerated. We also need the support of law enforcement, said Giralo.

Messenger Ballots In Particular

Giralo is blowing the whistle that a homeless people in Atlantic City and Pleasantville are being approached to participate in fraudulent messenger ballot activities.

The Current Messenger Ballot System Has Flaws

There are obvious flaws in the system that need immediate attention," said Giralo. Voters have several means to vote with early voting, mail-in ballots and at election day polling locations. As the system currently operates, I'm not sure the benefits of messenger ballots outweigh the risks of corruption. I believe it is something we need to review and improve for the protection of our electoral process, said Giralo.

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Fully Supports Giralo

Atlantic County taxpayers and voters are extremely fortunate to have a county clerk the caliber of Joe Giralo, said Levinson. I know the Board of County Commissioners and the Mayors Association also agree that the integrity of our elections is a high priority. We stand with County Clerk Joe Giralo in seeking this much-needed reform, said Levinson.

SOURCES: Joe Giralo, Atlantic County Clerk & Linda Gilmore, Chief of Staff — Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County Executive.