Vote buying is an illegal practice where individuals or groups offer bribes or incentives to voters in exchange for their support in an election. This undermines the integrity of the democratic process by distorting the true will of the people.

How Vote Buying Relates to Whistleblowing

Whistleblowers can play a crucial role in exposing vote-buying schemes. They may witness or have knowledge of:

• Bribery and Corruption: Individuals offering bribes to voters in exchange for their votes.
• Coercion and Intimidation: Voters being pressured or threatened to vote for a particular candidate.
• Manipulation of Voter Rolls: Illegal activities like voter registration fraud or voter suppression.

By reporting such activities, whistleblowers can help to ensure fair and free elections.