BOSTON — Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said they are prepared to investigate and prosecute violations of federal election law tied to the Nov. 3 general election, as early voting continues across the state.

The U.S. attorney's office for the District of Massachusetts, led by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley, said it will work with the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and federal investigative agencies to address credible allegations of election fraud, voter intimidation and interference with election officials.

The office said it will review three broad kinds of potential federal crimes. The first is election fraud, including fraudulent voting, vote buying and ballot fraud. The second is voter intimidation and interference, such as threats, coercion or harassment meant to keep eligible voters from registering, casting ballots or having their votes counted. The third is threats or other criminal conduct aimed at election officials, poll workers or people helping voters.

According to the office, Massachusetts election officials have confirmed that early in-person and mail-in voting will go ahead as scheduled under standard state procedures. The office said federal oversight will continue through the early voting period to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act and to make sure ballot drop boxes and polling places are not obstructed.

The office did not cite any specific allegations or pending cases.

Prosecutors asked anyone who sees or has direct knowledge of possible election fraud, voter intimidation or unlawful voting to report it through the FBI's online tips portal or to local police. Complaints about voter discrimination or civil rights violations can be made to the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division through its online reporting portal or by phone at 800-253-3931.

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