PA woman charged with trying to register dead people, including own father, to vote
A Pennsylvania woman named Jennifer Hill, from the Chester area, has been arrested on felony forgery, public records tampering, and voter registration-related charges. The allegations against her suggest that she attempted to fraudulently register deceased individuals, including her own father, to vote in the 2024 election.
According to Delaware County’s Democratic district attorney, Jack Stollsteimer, Hill used an app to register 324 people as a staffer for a group called the New Pennsylvania Project. While the app is meant for legal voter registration drives, Hill allegedly abused it by adding four ineligible individuals to the voter rolls, including her late father. Stollsteimer revealed that Hill successfully registered 181 people, but 129 other names were unsuccessful, which he described as a significant number.
Stollsteimer condemned Hill’s actions, stating that she inflated the registration numbers for her employment by registering deceased individuals. He highlighted that one of the deceased individuals she tried to register was her father. Additionally, Hill attempted to register another deceased individual who had passed away in 2011 in the house where she currently resides. Stollsteimer emphasized that Hill was aware of this individual’s death because she was the one who called the police when he died in her home.
Furthermore, prosecutors have charged an 84-year-old man named Philip Moss with voting both in Florida and by mail in Delaware County. These instances of voter fraud underscore the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
In response to the allegations, an executive at the New Pennsylvania Project expressed dismay and clarified that the group does not incentivize or reward additional voter registrations with financial bonuses. The organization maintains that its employees do not have quotas to meet, and hourly wages remain consistent regardless of the number of voter registration applications collected. The executive confirmed that the individual believed to be Hill was immediately suspended after the Pennsylvania Department of State raised concerns about a canvasser.
Despite these unfortunate incidents, the executive assured that the voting rolls and elections are secure, with no fraudulent ballots cast. The organization emphasized its nonpartisan nature and reiterated that its voter registration efforts are not influenced by any political party or candidate.
Hill is facing potentially up to 10 counts for each of the four fraudulent registrations that led to the indictment in Media. The case has drawn attention to Delaware County, a Democratic-majority suburb that has shifted leftward in recent years. Vice President Kamala Harris secured 61% of the vote in the county, reflecting its Democratic leanings.
In conclusion, the arrest of Jennifer Hill serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process and preventing fraudulent activities that undermine the democratic system. It is crucial to maintain vigilance and ensure that all individuals involved in voter registration adhere to the law to uphold the sanctity of elections.
