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U.S. Attorney's office reminds new jersey voters to use election day hotline for complaints of voting irregularities or abuses

NEWARK, N.J. – Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, is New Jersey’s general election, and U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman is reminding voters to use the Election Day Hotline if they suspect voter fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will receive and respond to reports of election irregularities, voter intimidation or any other activities that would interfere with a citizen’s right to vote. The Election Day Hotline – (855) 291-6791 – will be active from Nov. 3, 2013, through Nov. 7, 2013, and staffed live on Election Day.

The Department of Justice and federal law enforcement partners will work with county boards of election and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond to complaints and direct them to the appropriate authority.

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