Separating Fact & Fiction In Election Process

October 30, 2024 4:50 am

(AP) – Pennsylvania is often the subject of election-related misinformation. Social media users have, for instance, falsely suggested that large numbers of migrants are illegally registering to vote in the crucial swing state, and made baseless claims about foul play involving deceased voters. While voter fraud does occur, experts say it’s rare. Noncitizen voting is already illegal in federal elections, and there’s no indication it’s happening anywhere in significant numbers. Pennsylvania also prohibits noncitizens from registering to vote. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Pennsylvania also is among nine states with statutes that prohibit counting absentee ballots that were submitted by voters who die before Election Day.