Authorities in Pennsylvania announced on Friday the arrest of Jennifer Hill, a 38-year-old resident of Collingdale, for allegedly attempting to fraudulently register individuals, including deceased persons, to vote in the state.
Hill now faces multiple charges, including forgery, tampering with public records, and knowingly submitting voter registration applications for ineligible individuals.
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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer outlined the case against Hill during a press conference. Hill allegedly utilized an app provided by the Pennsylvania Department of State to register voters.
The app requires users to provide critical information, such as a driver’s license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number, for successful registration.
When submitted information cannot be verified, the system sends a letter to the applicant explaining the discrepancy. Investigators reportedly noticed irregularities in multiple voter registration applications submitted by Hill.
Upon further review, it was discovered that many of the applications were variations of the same name, belonging to a person who had passed away in Hill’s home in 2011.
Hill is accused of manipulating details—such as using different spellings of names, altered addresses, and fake email addresses—to try to circumvent the system and register these individuals.
In addition to attempting to register the deceased individual who had died in her residence, Hill also allegedly tried to register her late father, her grandmother, and another unidentified person.
Authorities confirmed that one of these fraudulent attempts was successful, raising significant concerns about election integrity.
Hill’s actions were flagged by the voter registration system’s safeguards, which detected inconsistencies in the submitted information. These safeguards are designed to prevent fraudulent activity and ensure that only eligible individuals are registered to vote.
At the time of the alleged fraud, Hill was employed as a canvasser by the New Pennsylvania Project, a voting rights organization focused on registering people to vote. The organization claims to prioritize outreach efforts and encourage voter participation.
Between April 2024 and September 2024, Hill successfully registered 181 individuals to vote. However, 129 of her attempts were flagged and deemed unsuccessful, highlighting the safeguards in place to prevent fraudulent registrations from being approved.
Stollsteimer emphasized that Hill’s actions were not reflective of widespread fraud within the organization or the state’s voter registration system. However, he noted that her case underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
“This case highlights the importance of ensuring the integrity of our voter registration systems,” Stollsteimer stated during the press conference. “While the vast majority of those working to register voters do so with honesty and integrity, this case serves as a reminder that any attempt to subvert the system will be identified and prosecuted.”
Authorities emphasized that Hill’s fraudulent activities were isolated and that safeguards in place successfully identified irregularities, preventing further issues.
Hill faces several charges, including:
- Forgery
- Tampering with public records
- Knowingly applying for voter registration for ineligible individuals
- Additional related offenses
If convicted, she could face serious legal consequences, serving as a warning to others considering similar actions.