SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — A Lindenhurst man has been charged with voter fraud after allegedly submitting a fraudulent early mail ballot and then voting again himself in the 2024 general election, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Monday.
Christopher Lindenberg, 54, was arrested on April 8, 2025, and arraigned on April 28 before District Court Judge Jonathan R. Bloom. He faces one count each of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, both Class E felonies.
Key Points
- Christopher Lindenberg allegedly cast two votes in the 2024 general election.
- He is charged with two felonies related to falsifying election documents.
- The Suffolk County Board of Elections referred the case for investigation.
According to the investigation, Lindenberg used the early mail ballot application portal on October 19, 2024, to request a ballot under another person’s name without their knowledge. He allegedly received and completed that ballot at his residence, signing both the ballot and envelope.
The fraudulent ballot was received by the Suffolk County Board of Elections on October 30, 2024, during the early voting period. As a result, the real voter was denied the opportunity to cast their ballot when they appeared at a polling station on Election Day.
Lindenberg also allegedly cast a ballot in his own name, effectively voting twice in the election.
District attorney emphasizes integrity of voting system
“Confidence in electoral systems is integral to a free society,” District Attorney Tierney said in a statement, thanking the Board of Elections for referring the matter. He reaffirmed his office’s commitment to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the voting process.
Authorities have not disclosed Lindenberg’s next court date, and he remains free following his arraignment.
If convicted, Lindenberg faces potential prison time and other penalties associated with the felony charges.