Pennsylvania's secretary of state recently responded to claims made by former President Donald Trump regarding voter fraud in certain counties. The secretary of state stated that there is no evidence of voter fraud in these counties, emphasizing that election officials in Pennsylvania are professional civil servants who operate within the confines of the state's election laws.
The secretary of state, a Republican, highlighted the distinction between voter registration applications and ballots, pointing out that there are numerous safeguards in place to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. He expressed eagerness to receive updates from Lancaster County, where an investigation into potential issues with voter registration applications is ongoing.
Despite the ongoing investigations in York and Lancaster counties, the former president took to social media to raise concerns about fraudulent voter registration applications. The secretary of state had previously urged the public to be patient and await the results of the investigations.
Last week, law enforcement and election officials in Lancaster County reported incidents of suspected voter registration fraud. Additionally, York County received a significant delivery of election-related materials, including completed voter registration forms and mail-in ballot applications, from a third-party organization.
The secretary of state stressed the importance of election officials remaining vigilant, taking allegations seriously, and conducting thorough investigations into any claims of voter fraud. He reiterated the commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process in Pennsylvania.
