Philip C. Pulley Faces Federal Charges for Voter Fraud in Pennsylvania
Philip C. Pulley, a 62-year-old man from Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, is facing federal charges for voter fraud related to the 2020 presidential election and the November 2022 election. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia has filed five charges against Pulley, accusing him of violating federal election laws by falsely registering to vote, double-voting, and engaging in election fraud.
To begin with, Pulley is accused of using a false Philadelphia address and Social Security number to register to vote in Philadelphia in 2020, while he was already registered in Montgomery and Broward counties in Pennsylvania. Despite being registered in multiple locations, Pulley requested a mail-in ballot in Philadelphia and voted in both Montgomery and Broward counties, as detailed in the criminal complaint.
Details of the Allegations Against Pulley
Furthermore, charging documents allege that during the November 2022 election, Pulley appeared on the ballot in both Philadelphia and Montgomery County when voting for a U.S. Senate seat. Federal prosecutors claim that Pulley used his address in Huntington Valley, Montgomery County, for voting purposes from 2005 until last year, yet in 2018, his address was registered in Broward County.
Moreover, Pennsylvania voting records reveal that Pulley was initially registered as a Republican in Montgomery County from the 1990s until he switched to the Democratic Party in the recent past. He also registered as a Democrat in Philadelphia in February 2020 and participated in the general elections held in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in the city.
Frequency of Voter Fraud Cases and Prosecution
It is essential to note that the occurrence of double voting and voter fraud remains a topic of debate, with few cases prosecuted relative to the overall voter turnout. An Associated Press review in December 2021 identified less than 475 potential voter fraud cases in six battleground states during the 2020 election, which were insufficient to impact the election outcome.
In conclusion, the case of Philip C. Pulley highlights the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process and the consequences of fraudulent voting practices. As the legal proceedings unfold, it serves as a reminder of the significance of fair and transparent elections in upholding democracy and the rule of law.
