(Lodi, New Jersey) – A former city councilman in Lodi, New Jersey has pleaded no contest in an election fraud case after investigators uncovered dozens of suspicious ballots and voter registrations connected to his home.
Shakir Khan entered the plea following an investigation that revealed 41 completed mail-in ballots were found at his residence. Authorities also identified roughly 70 voter registrations linked to either his address or his personal contact information, raising concerns about the integrity of those submissions.
Prosecutors allege the scheme involved improperly handling or submitting ballots tied to multiple individuals, though specific details surrounding how the ballots were collected or processed have not been fully outlined in court filings.
By pleading no contest, Khan does not admit guilt but accepts a conviction and the penalties that come with it. The case marks a significant development in a broader push by law enforcement to crack down on election-related offenses at the local level.
Officials have not yet announced sentencing details, but the case is expected to remain under scrutiny as authorities continue examining potential vulnerabilities in mail-in voting systems.
The charges and subsequent plea have drawn attention to election security measures in New Jersey, particularly regarding ballot collection and voter registration practices.
