An Atlantic County man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his involvement in submitting fraudulent mail-in ballots during the November 2022 general election. Craig Callaway, a former City Council President of Atlantic City, was found guilty of manipulating the election process by procuring and casting fraudulent ballots. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba emphasized the seriousness of such actions, stating that they would result in “serious consequences” and highlighted the office’s dedication to maintaining free and fair elections.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy also commented on the case, underscoring the importance of protecting voting rights and warning against voter fraud. According to court documents, Callaway directed individuals to act as authorized messengers for voters who allegedly wished to vote by mail. These messengers were promised payment for their role but instead handed over collected ballots to Callaway or his subordinates rather than delivering them to voters.
Many ballots collected under this scheme were cast without authorization from voters, contributing to results counted in the 2022 General Election. Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb also sentenced Callaway to three years of supervised release following his prison term.
The investigation involved several agencies, including special agents from the FBI under Stefanie Roddy’s direction, local law enforcement like the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office led by William Reynolds, and other federal departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney James H. Graham represented the government in this case.
