Suspicious Voter Registrations in Pennsylvania Tied to Mesa City Councilman’s Business

Two counties in Pennsylvania are investigating irregularities in thousands of last-minute voter registration applications linked to an Arizona firm, Field+Media Corps. This company, operated by Francisco Heredia, a Mesa councilman and voting activist, has raised concerns this election cycle.

Monroe County officials reported discovering around 30 problematic forms submitted by Field+Media Corps, which also included mail ballot applications. District Attorney Mike Mancuso described several of these as “fraudulent,” noting that one applicant listed was deceased, raising alarms about the legitimacy of the submissions.

In York County, Chief Clerk Greg Monskie confirmed that Field+Media Corps is under scrutiny for submitted applications. The forms were reportedly filed on behalf of the Everybody Votes campaign, a national nonprofit aimed at increasing voter registration. Everybody Votes has expressed willingness to assist in resolving any issues.

According to a county press release, of the 3,087 applications under review in York County, approximately 47% were deemed legitimate, while 29% were found to have incomplete information, and 24% required further investigation by the district attorney.

Heredia stated that his company had not received communication from Pennsylvania county officials regarding the forms, though he pledged full cooperation with any investigation. He emphasized that Field+Media Corps trains its staff to accurately complete voter registration forms.

Previously, similar issues were flagged in Arizona, where voter registration forms from Field+Media Corps were sent to the state’s Attorney General’s Office for review. Maricopa County prosecutors have since initiated an investigation into these concerns.

Heredia highlighted that his company carefully reviews collected forms for potential issues before submission and maintains clear communication with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, fostering a productive working relationship.

Historically, Arizona has grappled with problems related to incomplete and erroneous voter registration forms, leading to eligible voters being left off the rolls. In light of this, Heredia noted that while his company directs its workers to double-check submissions, state law requires the submission of all collected forms, even if issues are detected.

As the investigation unfolds, national scrutiny intensifies in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in upcoming elections. With widespread attention on voter registration and electoral integrity, comments from public figures, including former President Donald Trump, allege discovery of fake ballots, despite expert rebuke clarifying the issues pertain solely to registration applications, not ballots.

In Lancaster County, officials are investigating another batch of approximately 2,500 forms, with District Attorney Heather Adams reporting that around 60% of applications reviewed so far have been characterized as fraudulent. However, the specific entity behind these submissions has yet to be publicly identified.

The Pennsylvania Department of State reinforced that the counties’ actions reflect the effective checks built into the electoral system, asserting that potential irregularities were flagged before processing any ballots.