Electoral fraud undermines **political integrity** by eroding trust in the democratic process. When elections are manipulated through tactics such as **voter suppression**, **ballot tampering**, or misinformation, it compromises the principle of free and fair elections. Such practices can disenfranchise citizens, leading to apathy and decreased voter participation, ultimately destabilizing the political landscape. The implications of electoral fraud extend beyond individual elections; they can weaken institutions and threaten the legitimacy of **democratic systems**, resulting in long-term consequences for governance and **rule of law**.