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2 more accused of fraud in Sunland Park
Updated: Thursday, 26 Jul 2012, 11:17 AM MDT
Published : Thursday, 26 Jul 2012, 11:17 AM MDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Two more people have been charged in connection to alleged voter fraud in a New Mexico border town.
Authorities say 56-year-old Luz Vargas registered El Paso, Texas, resident Mary Ann O'Brien to vote in Sunland Park's municipal election in March.
They were charged Wednesday with false voting, conspiracy to commit false voting, registration offenses, falsifying election documents and false swearing.
The Las Cruces Sun reports that Vargas serves as director of the town's library.
O'Brien told investigators that Vargas approached her in Sunland Park and told her it was OK to register and vote in New Mexico as long as she didn't also vote in El Paso.
At least seven other people are facing voter fraud charges related to the election, including a former city councilor and the former senior center director.
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Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News
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