Several Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus members gathered in Harrisburg to address the issue of double voting, where voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania and other states during the same election. They urged Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration to initiate an awareness campaign about the legal penalties for this felony.
“One Person – One Vote – One Time. The bottom-line is that double voting happens, and this felony-grade crime is committed by voters from both parties and independents,” stated Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland). “Our analysis identified potential double voters across the political spectrum. This isn’t about one party over another; it’s about election integrity. We can do better, and we must do better.”
Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), a software engineer, has found instances of voters casting ballots in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. “This report involves millions of voting records, and analyzing this data takes time to ensure accuracy. From where we stand today, we can confirm that double voting occurred in previous national elections, but we are committed to thoroughly finalizing this report,” said Flick.
The group discussed a memorandum process allowing informal agreements between Pennsylvania’s secretary of the Commonwealth and other states’ secretaries to share voter registration data.
“Given recent news, it is clear Pennsylvanians need to be better informed about double voting, its legal consequences, and what to do to ensure they are casting only one ballot in each election,” said Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Pennsylvania House Republican Leader.
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) emphasized addressing issues like double voting with executive actions: “Once again, we find ourselves on the cusp of an election with avoidable issues we have already tried to address in a bipartisan way.”
With 35 days until a major national election, counties have worked hard for safe processes ensuring each voter gets a single voice. A proactive “Don’t Double Vote” campaign is needed across Pennsylvania.
“Ensuring the integrity of our elections is paramount to maintaining the public’s trust in our democracy,” said Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie). “Double voting undermines that trust.”
