Lincoln County Woman Charged with Voter Fraud in Ruidoso Election

RUIDOSO, N.M. — A Lincoln County woman faces a felony charge after allegedly falsifying her voter registration information to cast a ballot in the recent Village of Ruidoso municipal election, according to officials. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain election integrity in New Mexico.

Details of the Alleged Fraud

Sinoon Om, a resident of Lincoln County, is accused of changing her voter registration address from Ruidoso Downs to Ruidoso to be eligible to vote in the Village of Ruidoso election. Court documents indicate that Om subsequently changed her address back to Ruidoso Downs immediately after voting. KOAT and KOB reported on the arrest.

Investigation and Charges

The Lincoln County Clerk’s Office discovered the discrepancy during a routine review of election materials and alerted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation followed, and the District Attorney’s office determined there was probable cause to file a fourth-degree felony charge against Om. Deputies arrested and booked her into jail.

Impact on Election Results

Election officials have confirmed that the alleged incident did not affect the outcome of any races in the recent election. KOB reported this information.

Further Investigation

According to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office has not identified any other instances of voter fraud at this time. The Sheriff’s Office has not released the specific charge against the suspect.

Social Media Coverage

The story has also been shared on social media, including a post on Instagram by KOAT7.