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Amish Voting Trends In Pennsylvania Swing State

A voting advertisement geared toward the Amish population of Lancaster County is displayed on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Strasburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

In Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, efforts are underway to register more Amish individuals to vote in the upcoming elections. While historically most Amish have refrained from voting due to their separatist beliefs, a small minority have participated in the electoral process.

Republicans are actively targeting the Amish community through various means such as billboards, ads, and community meetings. They believe that the Amish resonate with GOP principles of smaller government, less regulation, and religious freedom.

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