Pennsylvania Officials Uncover Thousands of Fraudulent Voter Registrations
Officials in Pennsylvania have discovered thousands of voter registrations that appear to be fraudulent.
On Friday, Lancaster County Board of Elections revealed that at least 2,500 suspected fraudulent voter registration forms were dropped off, according to staff.
During a press conference, it was revealed that staff contacted the proper authorities, including the elections board, once discovered.
Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said that she was contacted about the fraudulent applications on Tuesday.
The voter registration applications in question were found to have similar handwriting, duplicate addresses, false names, names listed with inaccurate social security numbers and invalid driver’s license numbers.
“Staff noticed that numerous applications appeared to have the same handwriting (and) were filled out on the same day,” said Adams, per WGAL 8.
“The confirmed indicators of fraud that detectives came across were inaccuracies with the addresses listed on the applications, fake and false personal identification information, as well as false names. Also, applications that had names that did not match the provided Social Security information.”
Lancaster County Commissioner Alice Yoder encouraged voters to re-examine their voter status and to contact the Board of Elections office with any questions or concerns.
“Voters can check their voter registration status, polling place, location and mail ballot application status on the Department of State website,” said Yoder. “And we encourage everyone to do that.”
“Any voter who has questions after checking the Department of State website should contact the Board of Elections office.”
On Friday, Lancaster County Board of Elections revealed that at least 2,500 suspected fraudulent voter registration forms were dropped off, according to staff.
During a press conference, it was revealed that staff contacted the proper authorities, including the elections board, once discovered.
Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said that she was contacted about the fraudulent applications on Tuesday.
The voter registration applications in question were found to have similar handwriting, duplicate addresses, false names, names listed with inaccurate social security numbers and invalid driver’s license numbers.
“Staff noticed that numerous applications appeared to have the same handwriting (and) were filled out on the same day,” said Adams, per WGAL 8.
“The confirmed indicators of fraud that detectives came across were inaccuracies with the addresses listed on the applications, fake and false personal identification information, as well as false names. Also, applications that had names that did not match the provided Social Security information.”
Lancaster County Commissioner Alice Yoder encouraged voters to re-examine their voter status and to contact the Board of Elections office with any questions or concerns.
“Voters can check their voter registration status, polling place, location and mail ballot application status on the Department of State website,” said Yoder. “And we encourage everyone to do that.”
“Any voter who has questions after checking the Department of State website should contact the Board of Elections office.”
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