LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and the Lancaster County Board of Elections held a press conference to announce findings of potential voter registration fraud in their ongoing election processes. In light of the allegations, County District Attorney Heather Adams has launched an investigation, with preliminary findings indicating that many fraudulent applications may be connected to large-scale canvassing operations.

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"Conducting elections that voters can feel confident in is our duty," stated Josh Parsons, chairman of the Board of Commissioners and vice chairman of the Board of Elections. He emphasized that Lancaster County prioritizes "integrity, veracity, and transparency" in each election cycle. Adams confirmed that the elections office had received approximately 2,500 voter registration applications near the registration deadline, many of which appeared to contain false or duplicate information.

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“Our team noticed numerous applications with the same handwriting and signatures,” Adams said. “In some cases, applications contained accurate personal details, but the individuals later confirmed that they did not complete or sign the forms.” She indicated that 60% of reviewed applications were confirmed fraudulent, with indications of fictitious addresses and inconsistent social security information.

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The fraudulent applications primarily originated from public spaces such as grocery store parking lots and sidewalks, where canvassers had approached residents. Lancaster County detectives have confirmed similar cases of suspected fraud in two other counties, underscoring the seriousness of the investigation. "Forgery of applications is a third-degree felony punishable by up to seven years in prison and a fine of $15,000," Adams warned, adding that the investigation is ongoing and will involve all available detectives.

Commissioner Parsons, highlighting the diligent work of election staff, reiterated Lancaster County’s commitment to secure elections. "This may be the largest, most complex election in our history," Parsons said. "But we have no time for political games. Our elections are secure, and we will hold accountable those who attempt to undermine them."