Election and law enforcement officials in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, are currently investigating a possible case of voter fraud involving up to 2,500 fraudulent voter registration forms. The Vice Chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Elections, Ray D’Agostino, revealed that the suspicious forms were discovered during a routine review process.
The Board of Elections, consisting of two Republicans and one Democrat, noted that the fraudulent applications did not appear to be affiliated with any specific political party. The Pennsylvania Department of State is expected to release a statement regarding the allegations.
Upon finding inconsistencies in multiple batches of voter registration forms, election officials promptly alerted the Lancaster County district attorney’s office. District Attorney Heather Adams disclosed that investigations revealed various instances of fraud, including inaccurate information, duplicate handwriting, and mismatched signatures.
Adams stated that, so far, 60% of the investigated applications have been deemed fraudulent. The investigation is ongoing, with more applications yet to be reviewed.
County officials suspect that the fraudulent applications are linked to a large-scale canvassing operation that took place during the summer. Canvassers reportedly approached potential voters at public locations such as grocery stores and parks.
Despite the concerning discovery, Board of Elections Chairman Josh Parsons reassured the public that the county's election system is secure and that those responsible for any fraudulent activities will be held accountable.
