Overview

• Danielle Christine Miller of Nashwauk, Minnesota, is facing three felony charges for submitting a mail ballot for her deceased mother.
• Miller's mother, who passed away in August, was an ardent Trump supporter and had not received her absentee ballot before her death.
• The fraudulent voting attempt was detected by election officials through routine checks against a state-provided list of deceased individuals.
• Miller admitted to signing her mother's name on the ballot and as a witness, actions which carry potential penalties of up to five years in prison and fines.
• This case highlights the effectiveness of election security measures in preventing voter fraud, which remains rare according to officials.