(Scypre.com) – A Pennsylvania prosecutor has launched an investigation into approximately 30 voter registration and mail-in ballot applications that have been flagged as “fraudulent.” These applications, which were identified by local election officials, include several linked to an Arizona-based group active in Monroe County. This latest development comes as concerns grow over the integrity of voter registration efforts in the lead-up to upcoming elections.
🚨 #BREAKING: The Lancaster County Board of Elections just announced they’ve uncovered a MAJOR voter fraud scheme in Pennsylvania
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 25, 2024
But I thought Democrats said voter fraud was a hoax?!
According to the Board, up to 2,500 fraudulent voter registration applications were dropped… pic.twitter.com/MHTLqoEGfm
Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso confirmed that the registration forms were identified by the county’s board of elections and subsequently separated for further scrutiny. Mancuso stated that at least some of the flagged applications were connected to “Field and Media Corps,” an apparent subsidiary of Fieldcorp, a group based in Arizona that has also been operating in Lancaster County. Mancuso emphasized that the investigation would continue, particularly focusing on the involvement of Fieldcorp.
“The broader investigation continues with reference to Fieldcorp’s involvement,” Mancuso said in a statement, indicating that authorities were working to uncover the full scope of the issue. He added that residents should remain calm and assured the public that his office was in close coordination with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, among other agencies. “A further update will be made in the next day or so,” he said.
The scrutiny on voter registrations comes as Monroe County’s election board has been taking extra steps to ensure that any potentially fraudulent applications are detected and dealt with. Monroe County has yet to respond to requests for further comment, but the investigation continues to develop.
Earlier in October, Lancaster County election officials reported receiving two separate batches of voter registration forms that appeared to be fraudulent or incomplete. Officials highlighted that these forms, totaling around 2,500, featured discrepancies such as false names, identical handwriting, or unverifiable and incorrect identifying information. In response, Lancaster County authorities notified the Pennsylvania Department of State and the state Attorney General’s Office, prompting a criminal investigation.
The applications under investigation were reportedly not tied to a particular political party and were collected from multiple locations throughout Lancaster County, suggesting that the issue is widespread rather than isolated. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has since moved to reassure voters that the investigation is a priority, aiming to uphold election integrity in the Keystone State.
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in a statement issued late Thursday, emphasized that her office was working closely with counties impacted by the alleged fraudulent submissions. “While we will not be divulging sensitive information about these investigations, we want to clarify that the investigations regard voter registration forms, not ballots,” Henry said. She stressed that safeguards in place in Pennsylvania’s election system had successfully thwarted the attempts. “We are working every day with our partners to ensure a fair, free, and safe election,” she added.
Henry further promised that those responsible for attempting to compromise the voter registration process would be held accountable under the law. “The investigations are ongoing, and offenders who perpetrated acts of fraud will be held accountable,” she stated.
The reported voter registration issues in Lancaster County and Monroe County highlight the ongoing challenges that election officials face as they work to secure the electoral process. Authorities have been quick to point out that the fraudulent registrations have not compromised the actual ballots, which are subject to additional layers of verification and security. As investigations continue, officials are urging voters to remain confident in the integrity of the election process, with multiple agencies collaborating to prevent any undue influence or tampering.
This latest probe into fraudulent voter registrations underscores the importance of vigilance as election day nears. County and state officials, along with law enforcement agencies, have reiterated their commitment to transparency and accountability throughout the investigation. Further updates are expected in the coming days as authorities piece together the origins and extent of the fraudulent activity.