State Police say an allegation of voter intimidation in a high-profile legislative race is unfounded.
The accusation of voter intimidation came up in Republican Steven Frias’ challenge to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. One voter, Larry Winkler, said the person who came to collect his mail ballot questioned why he was picking Frias, but still submitted the ballot.
Mail ballots gave Mattiello an 85-vote lead over Frias in their state rep race. Frias’ lawyer, state GOP Chairman Brandon Bell, said he still wants to examine other mail ballots to look for potential irregularities.
In a statement, Mattiello says he plans to move on from his campaign with Frias. “It’s unfortunate that politically motivated allegations were made so freely,” Mattiello said.
