October 31, 2024
Election fraud concerns in Pennsylvania are intensifying as Monroe County officials reveal findings of fraudulent mail ballot requests, marking the third county to report such irregularities this election season. Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso announced on Tuesday that several mail-in ballot applications submitted in the county were fraudulent, including at least one request in the name of a deceased individual, as first reported by The Morning Call.
The fraudulent applications appear to be linked to Field+Media Corps, a Lancaster County-based organization and a subsidiary of Arizona’s Fieldcorps. Known for its work with progressive organizations and Democratic campaigns, Field+Media Corps has been active in voter outreach efforts across multiple states since 2017, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, and California. Their work primarily targets communities of color, promoting voter registration and participation. The organization issued a statement following these allegations, claiming, “We are proud of our work to help expand access to voting through our nonpartisan voter registration program…We would hope that if Field+Media Corps were the subject of any active investigation, that we would be proactively contacted by the appropriate officials.”
Monroe County’s investigation began after the county election board flagged around 30 suspicious forms during a routine review. These forms were subsequently forwarded to Mancuso’s office for further scrutiny. According to Monroe County election officials, there are plans to reach out to local and state law enforcement to prevent similar issues across Pennsylvania’s voting process.
The discovery in Monroe County adds to recent reports from York and Lancaster counties, where officials have uncovered additional instances of fraudulent voter registrations. York County received thousands of voter registration forms and mail-in ballot applications from Field+Media Corps as part of the Everybody Votes Campaign. York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler assured the public that each submission is being carefully reviewed. “We are committed to ensuring the integrity, safety, and security of our elections,” Wheeler said in a statement, emphasizing that if fraud is found, the District Attorney’s Office will be notified.
The York County District Attorney’s Office also expressed its commitment to election integrity, affirming its readiness to investigate any criminal activity. “This office will investigate any matter regarding elections that require a criminal investigation,” the DA’s office stated, noting that any specific allegations or details of the investigation are not open for public comment at this time.
Former President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing situation in Pennsylvania, expressing frustration on social media. “Wow! York County, Pennsylvania, received THOUSANDS of potentially FRAUDULENT Voter Registration Forms and Mail-In Ballot Applications… WHAT IS GOING ON IN PENNSYLVANIA??? Law Enforcement must do their job, immediately!!!”
The alleged voter fraud in Monroe and York counties adds to concerns that have been circulating since irregularities were first reported in Lancaster County. In that county, more than 2,500 suspicious applications were flagged as possibly linked to canvassing operations, raising further questions about the integrity of election-related submissions from third-party organizations. Lancaster County officials have stated that their investigation will likely expand to neighboring counties, though no organizations have been publicly named in relation to the ongoing probe.
To protect the state’s election integrity, Lancaster County officials have urged Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State’s office to issue warnings to counties across the state to be on alert for fraudulent voter registration and ballot applications. For now, Pennsylvania election officials are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure the state’s voter rolls are accurate and secure ahead of the November election.
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