Pennsylvania launches a statewide investigation into fraudulent voter registration forms linked to an Arizona councilman’s company, raising concerns about election integrity.
At a Glance
- Pennsylvania officials are investigating approximately 30 fraudulent voter registration and mail-in ballot applications
- The suspicious forms are connected to “Field and Media Corps,” an Arizona-based group operating in Lancaster County
- Multiple Pennsylvania counties have reported irregularities in voter registration forms
- The company is run by Francisco Heredia, a Mesa councilman and voting activist
- No actual ballots were involved in the fraudulent activity
Pennsylvania Uncovers Suspicious Voter Registration Forms
Pennsylvania officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into approximately 30 allegedly fraudulent voter registration and mail-in ballot applications. The suspicious forms have been traced back to an Arizona-based group called “Field and Media Corps,” which was operating in Lancaster County. This development has sparked serious concerns about the integrity of the voter registration process in the key swing state.
Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso is spearheading the investigation after county board of elections officials referred the case to his office. Lancaster County election officials identified two batches of suspicious voter registration forms, totaling 2,500, with issues such as false names and duplicated handwriting. The Pennsylvania Department of State and the state attorney general’s office have been notified, prompting a criminal investigation.
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Multiple Counties Affected, Bipartisan Concern
The scope of the investigation extends beyond Monroe and Lancaster counties. York County is reviewing 3,087 applications, with 47% deemed legitimate, 29% incomplete, and 24% under further review. The fraudulent applications were not limited to a single political party and were collected from various locations, indicating a widespread issue.
Attorney General Henry’s statement aims to reassure voters of the state’s election safeguards while emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The distinction between registration forms and actual ballots is crucial for understanding the nature of the potential fraud.
Arizona Connection and Broader Implications
Field Media Corps, the company at the center of the investigation, is run by Francisco Heredia, a Mesa councilman and voting activist. The company submitted forms on behalf of the Everybody Votes campaign, a national nonprofit. Heredia claims no contact from Pennsylvania officials but has expressed willingness to cooperate with investigations.
The company has faced similar scrutiny in Arizona, with flagged forms in Navajo and Mohave counties. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is investigating related issues in Arizona. Field Media Corps claims to have a zero tolerance policy for fraudulent submissions and has reportedly fired workers for such actions.
Political Implications and Calls for Federal Investigation
As Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state, this investigation has drawn national attention. The America First Policy Institute has called for a federal investigation into Field Media Corps, describing it as a “high-powered left-wing organization” potentially involved in similar schemes nationwide.
Evidence suggests that Everybody Votes, the campaign Field Media Corps was working for, is linked to a left-wing super PAC aiming to increase Democratic registration in battleground states. This connection, along with the Democratic Party’s decreasing registration advantage in Pennsylvania over the past four years, has raised concerns about potential political motivations behind the fraudulent activities.
As the investigation unfolds, Pennsylvania officials remain committed to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that every legitimate vote counts. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in safeguarding our democratic systems and the need for vigilance in detecting and preventing voter fraud.
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