Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is hoping the recent arrests of four individuals for voter fraud will send a message to any other potential criminals that officials are serious about election integrity in the Yellowhammer State.

“The Secretary of State’s Office remains vigilant in its pursuit of election integrity and the protection of your vote. We will continue to assist law enforcement in every way possible as they investigate and prosecute violations of Alabama election law,” Allen said.

“Absentee ballot harvesting is not being tolerated in Alabama. These arrests send a clear message to those contemplating violating Alabama election law.”

Allen’s comments come after two Phenix City women were arrested after police say they carried out illegal ballot harvesting. A LaFayette city council candidate was also charged recently for illegal ballot harvesting.

“Alabama law provides some of the strongest protections in the nation for our voters and imposes penalties on those who violate the law,” Allen added. “Thanks to the advocacy of my Office and every member of the Alabama Legislature that voted for SB1, Alabama votes are not for sale.”

Allen, who is currently a candidate for Alabama Lieutenant Governor, has been a long-time advocate of laws that strengthen election integrity. As a member of the House and as Secretary of State, he has supported legislation that cracks down on undue, third-party influence on Alabama voters.

Allen also thanked the Phenix City Police Department, Russell County District Attorney’s Office, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department, and the Chambers County District Attorney’s Office for their prompt handling of voter fraud allegations.

Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee