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Lancaster County election officials have uncovered several improperly registered voters, including a non-citizen, in the county. The discovery, announced on Wednesday (July 29), was made by the Pennsylvania Department of State, which identified five voters who were improperly registered. Among them was a non-citizen registered through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Motor Voter Program.
The Lancaster County Board of Elections has canceled the registrations of these voters and is examining each record. Cases where attempts to vote were made have been referred to the District Attorney's Office for potential investigation and prosecution. The Board of Elections emphasized its commitment to maintaining election integrity, stating, "Lancaster County will continue to operate with the highest levels of veracity, integrity, and transparency so that voters can be confident in the security of Lancaster County’s elections."
The Board is currently reviewing all voter registration records through the Motor Voter Program to identify any other discrepancies. In the May 2026 primary election, over 74,000 ballots were cast among the 296,094 registered voters in Lancaster County.
This incident has prompted a broader review of voter registration practices in the county to ensure compliance and prevent future occurrences. The Pennsylvania Department of State and the Lancaster County Board of Elections are working together to address the issue and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.