Pennsylvania

A free, public tool identifying and examining the impact of election deniers serving in local offices working on election administration. Learn more about our election threat criteria here.

105 public officials in Pennsylvania have credibly participated in election denial activities.

Just in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, they represent 34.31% of the state’s constituents.

  • 69
    Pennsylvania House of Reps.

    Election deniers in the State House risk enacting laws that can undermine fair voting processes and democratic integrity.

  • 20
    Pennsylvania State Senators

    Election deniers as senators may pass biased laws and endorse appointees that erode electoral integrity and democratic principles.

  • 14
    County Commissioners

    Election deniers as commissioners or council members may misuse public funds or interfere illegally in elections, ultimately compromising election integrity.

  • 1
    County Sheriff

    Election-denying sheriffs could misuse law enforcement authority, compromising fair legal processes and public trust in justice.

  • 1
    County Board of Elections

    The County Board of Elections is responsible for overseeing the electoral process, managing voter registration, deciding meeting agendas, and voting on motions that impact thousands across the county. Having a denier in this crucial role has the potential to undermine election integrity and impact the voting rights of voters in the county.

  • In 2020, President Joe Biden won Pennsylvania by 80,555 votes.

    6,915,283 voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania for President.

  • In 2022, Governor Josh Shapiro won Pennsylvania by 791,301 votes.

    5,366,179 voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania for Governor.

Pennsylvania voter turnout by county

    Pennsylvania voter turnout by county

      4 pieces of election threat legislation

      Pennsylvania election threats have introduced legislation that would make it difficult to vote. Here are 4 bills you should know about:

      • HR 1094

        A Resolution that disputes the 2020 Pennsylvania election results, citing changes to mail-in voting rules and irregularities, and calls for the withdrawal of the election's certification.

        Cosponsored by 16 Election Threats:
        • Headshot of Russell
        • Headshot of Eric Nelson
        • Headshot of Greg Rothman
        • Headshot of Dawn W. Keefer
        • Headshot of Paul
        • Headshot of David H. Rowe
        • Headshot of Barbara Gleim
        • Headshot of Donald
        • Headshot of Cris Dush
        • Headshot of Stephanie Borowicz
        • Headshot of David H. Zimmerman
        • Headshot of David M. Maloney Sr.
        • Headshot of Dan Moul
        • Headshot of Brad Roae
        • Headshot of Kathy Rapp
        • Headshot of Rob W. Kauffman
      • HB 1800

        Proposes extensive amendments to the Pennsylvania Election Code, including defining legislative election authority, establishing a Bureau of Election Audits, enhancing election security, and specifying rights and duties related to voting procedures.

        Cosponsored by 30 Election Threats:
        • Headshot of Seth M. Grove
        • Headshot of Perry A. Stambaugh
        • Headshot of Louis C. Schmitt
        • Headshot of Tina Pickett
        • Headshot of Ryan E. Mackenzie
        • Headshot of Aaron Bernstine
        • Headshot of Craig Staats
        • Headshot of Greg Rothman
        • Headshot of Milou Mackenzie
        • Headshot of Lynda Schlegal Culver
        • Headshot of Barry J. Jozwiak
        • Headshot of Travis Grantham
        • Headshot of Barbara Gleim
        • Headshot of Brian A. Smith
        • Headshot of Dan Moul
        • Headshot of Jack B. Rader
        • Headshot of Joe Kerwin
        • Headshot of Steven C. Mentzer
        • Headshot of Jonathan A. Fritz
        • Headshot of Clinton D. Owlett
        • Headshot of James B. Struzzi
        • Headshot of Eric Nelson
        • Headshot of Craig Williams
        • Headshot of Richard S. Irvin
        • Headshot of Melinda S. Fee
        • Headshot of Donald
        • Headshot of R. Lee James
        • Headshot of David H. Rowe
        • Headshot of Doyle Heffley
        • Headshot of Marci Mustello
      • HB 700

        Would eliminate no-excuse mail-in voting, threatening the voting ability of nearly 3 million Pennsylvania voters who vote by mail.

        Cosponsored by 12 Election Threats:
        • Headshot of Russell
        • Headshot of Brad Roae
        • Headshot of Richard S. Irvin
        • Headshot of Joe Hamm
        • Headshot of Rob W. Kauffman
        • Headshot of Dan Moul
        • Headshot of David H. Zimmerman
        • Headshot of Dawn W. Keefer
        • Headshot of Paul
        • Headshot of David H. Rowe
        • Headshot of Stephanie Borowicz
        • Headshot of Ryan Warner
      • SB 106

        This bill includes two constitutional amendments directly related to election administration: firstly, “a requirement for providing valid identification prior to voting, and secondly, “a requirement that the auditor general conduct independent audits of elections and election results.” Voter ID requirements like the one included in SB 106 has the potential to suppress the vote of marginalized groups, such as those who are low-income or disabled.

        Cosponsored by 7 Election Threats:
        • Headshot of David G. Argall
        • Headshot of Scott Martin
        • Headshot of Patrick J. Stefano
        • Headshot of Kristin Lee Phillips-Hill
        • Headshot of Doug Mastriano
        • Headshot of Joe Pittman
        • Headshot of Mike Regan