The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word GERRYMANDERING
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The straight part
We know that "cheating at the polls" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheating at the polls = gerrymandering.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GERRYMANDERING mean?
GERRYMANDERING verb- To divide a geographic area into voting districts in such a way as to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election.
- (by extension) To draw dividing lines for other types of districts in an unintuitive way to favor a particular group or for other perceived gain.
- The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.