Electoral fraud can significantly alter the outcome of an election by undermining the integrity of the electoral process. It can occur through tactics such as voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, or miscounting votes, leading to skewed results that do not reflect the true will of the people. This manipulation can diminish public trust in the democratic process, discouraging voter participation. Moreover, successful electoral fraud may result in the election of candidates who do not genuinely represent constituents, creating policies that diverge from the electorate's preferences and undermining democratic legitimacy.