Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Bernalillo County man faces federal charges for trying to cast dead wife’s ballot in 2024

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A Tijeras man has been federally indicted for allegedly trying to cast his dead wife's absentee ballot in the 2024 election.

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KRQE Albuquerque
Tijeras man accused of attempting to cast dead wife’s absentee ballot (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Tijeras man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of fraudulent voting linked to the 2024 election. In October 2024, Patrick H. Perea, 62, attempted to cast his dead wife’s absentee ballot in the November 2024 general election by submitting it to the Bureau …
KOB 4
Bernalillo County man faces federal charges for trying to cast dead wife’s ballot in 2024 (opens KOB 4)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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A Tijeras man has been federally indicted for allegedly trying to cast his dead wife's absentee ballot in the 2024 election.