Police are investigating allegations of so-called “family voting” in local elections, following claims from a whistleblower that the practice is widespread, according to reports. The allegation centers on a criminal offence in which a voter goes to a polling station with a spouse or other relative and directs or influences how the accompanying person should vote. Reported claims say the man would tell his wife or relative how to mark their ballot while both are at the polling booth. The matter is being treated as a potential election-related offence and is under police inquiry. While the reports describe the nature of the alleged conduct, they do not provide further details on specific suspects, locations, or election results affected. The investigation is ongoing, and police assess the allegations and any supporting evidence as part of their enforcement of election rules.