How to check for misinformation in election-related mailers
When Heidi Lepak got a mailer from what she thought was the Hillsborough County Republican Party earlier this year, she was relieved.
Lepak, 80, a registered Republican, had been busy with doctor’s appointments for her disabled husband and hadn’t had time to research candidates in Florida’s primary. The mailer gave a recommended slate.
She filled out her mail-in ballot according to the recommendations and sent it in on July 15. A few days later, the county party released a public notice about a “fake voter guide” that included a list of candidates different than those the party supported.
Lepak said she felt duped. She contacted her supervisor of elections office, but said she was told her vote had already been counted.
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