Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 9, 2026 —

Patrick Perea, a resident of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, has been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged attempt to cast an absentee ballot belonging to his deceased wife. The incident reportedly occurred in October 2024.

According to the charges, Perea is accused of submitting the absentee ballot under his wife’s name. The ballot was subsequently received by the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office in Albuquerque. Further details regarding the specific federal charges or the timeline leading up to the alleged submission of the ballot were not immediately available.

The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office is responsible for administering elections within the county, including the processing and verification of absentee ballots. Investigations into alleged voter fraud or irregularities are typically conducted by federal authorities when they involve federal election laws.

The name of the contractor involved in this matter was not provided. The specific outcome of any inspections or the status of any code violations, if applicable, were not detailed in the information available. Additionally, the amount of any potential fines or penalties associated with these charges has not been disclosed at this time.

The legal process for individuals facing federal charges involves arraignment, potential plea negotiations, and, if necessary, a trial. The outcome of such cases can vary widely depending on the evidence presented and the specific statutes under which charges are brought. The report did not specify any further actions taken or what was to happen next in the case.



Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Fjeld on www.kob.com, see more information here.

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