A St. Louis Fox affiliate has uncovered evidence that Democratic operatives encouraged noncitizens to register as voters and support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in November.
The investigation began after reporters obtained flyers mailed to the workplace of illegal immigrants which declared in bold, capitalized font, “Stop the steal by stopping Trump’s allies.” The flyers encouraged the noncitizens to “vote for Harris-Walz and pro-worker candidates.” An owner of the landscaping business alerted Fox2 after getting wind of the attempt to encourage voter fraud. The workers are Mexican migrants who are authorized to temporarily work in the U.S. under H2-B visas.
Interestingly, labor laws allow the migrants to have union representation, with the owner telling the station that his workers “pay dues to the union” which paid for the flyers. The Washington, D.C.-based union, called LiUNA, did not respond to three emailed and three phoned questions asking for comment.
Republicans are on high alert for instances of questionable voter activity, and the Republican National Committee has deployed an army of lawyers to enforce legal voting procedures in swing states ahead of Election Day. Last month, Arizona Democrats were thrown into turmoil after 100,000 voters received incorrect ballots from the state. In California, home to a U.S. Senate race between Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former L.A. Dodgers MVP Steve Garvey, Democrats have worked to convert migrants into new citizens are record speed.
In Pennsylvania, the foremost swing state on which the presidential election may ultimately hinge, election officials are already combatting proven attempts at voter fraud. In August, authorities arrested 62-year-old Philip C. Pulley after he allegedly violated federal election law by falsely registering to vote, voting in multiple locations, and engaging in election fraud. Pulley is accused of using a false Philadelphia address and social security number in 2020 when he registered in the city while he was already registered in nearby Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Broward County, Florida. During that year, he requested a mail-in ballot in Philadelphia and ultimately voted in both Montgomery County and Broward County, prosecutors allege.
In addition to efforts by the RNC, state-level Republicans are fighting voter fraud on their own. Ken Paxton, Texas’ Republican Attorney General, in August executed search warrants in one of the state’s Democratic Party strongholds as part of a sprawling investigation into allegations of voter fraud. Paxton announced that the searches were authorized as a result of a two-year investigation into allegations of election fraud. “In 2022, the Election Integrity Unit received a referral from the 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Louis regarding allegations of election fraud and vote harvesting that occurred during the 2022 elections. The subsequent two-year investigation provided sufficient evidence to obtain the search warrants in furtherance of the ongoing investigation,” the Republican’s office wrote in a statement at the time.
The revelation by the St. Louis Fox affiliate has intensified scrutiny on election integrity, with Republicans nationwide ramping up their efforts to monitor and combat what they view as potential voter fraud. The Harris-Walz campaign has not commented on the investigation, but Republican officials are demanding accountability and transparency, asserting that such incidents erode public trust in the electoral process.
The discovery of these flyers has led to a renewed push by Republicans to enforce stricter voter ID laws and more rigorous vetting of voter rolls, particularly in battleground states. The Republican National Committee (RNC) is mobilizing legal teams and poll watchers across the country to ensure compliance with voting regulations. They argue that safeguarding the integrity of the election process is paramount, especially given the high stakes of the upcoming presidential election.
Meanwhile, Democratic leaders have largely dismissed the concerns raised by the investigation, stating that the allegations are exaggerated and intended to discredit legitimate efforts to engage voters. LiUNA, the union accused of distributing the flyers, has remained silent on the matter despite multiple requests for comment, leaving questions about the union’s role and whether its actions were sanctioned by the Harris-Walz campaign.
The controversy in St. Louis is just one of several election-related incidents making headlines. In Arizona, Democrats are still recovering from the fallout of sending incorrect ballots to thousands of voters, an error that Republicans quickly seized upon as evidence of potential voter manipulation. The issue is especially sensitive in a state as competitive as Arizona, where every vote could prove critical.
California is also facing scrutiny as Democrats work to accelerate the naturalization process for migrants, a move they argue is about expanding voting rights and representation. However, Republicans see it as an attempt to sway the balance of power in critical races, including the high-profile Senate race between Congressman Adam Schiff and former L.A. Dodgers MVP Steve Garvey. The expedited path to citizenship for migrants, they claim, is part of a broader strategy to secure votes for Democratic candidates.
In Pennsylvania, a state pivotal to the outcome of the presidential race, authorities have already made high-profile arrests related to voter fraud. The arrest of Philip C. Pulley has underscored the urgency for election officials to tighten oversight measures. Pulley’s case, which involves allegations of double voting across multiple states, has become a focal point in the Republican narrative that stricter controls and vigilant monitoring are essential to ensure a fair election.
At the state level, Republicans are taking additional steps to address voter fraud concerns. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has launched an investigation into vote harvesting and election fraud allegations dating back to the 2022 elections. The recent execution of search warrants in a Democratic stronghold highlights the GOP’s determination to crack down on any suspected illegal activity. Paxton’s office emphasizes that the investigation, which has spanned two years, aims to uphold election integrity and maintain public trust in the electoral process.
The developments come as Republicans push for reforms to election laws across the nation, with some advocating for more stringent voter ID requirements and limits on mail-in voting. They argue that such measures are essential to prevent fraudulent activity and ensure that every legitimate vote is counted. Democrats, on the other hand, warn that these efforts are thinly veiled attempts to suppress voter turnout, particularly among marginalized communities.
As the election approaches, both parties are preparing for legal battles and public relations campaigns to sway voters and shape the narrative. With allegations of voter fraud and disputes over election integrity continuing to make headlines, the focus on ensuring a fair and transparent election has never been more intense.