Provisions establishing the rules and qualifications for holding public office are a critical aspect of the United States Constitution. For instance, the presidential term limit established under the 22nd Amendment helps ensure that no executive stays in power for too long or unjustly assumes office in addition to the 12th Amendment which establishes that no individual who is ineligible for the office of President of the United States may be elected to the office of Vice President of the United States. However, these provisions only hold power when they are properly enforced, and it is the responsibility of state governments to ensure these rules are followed by a prospective candidate before they can appear on an election ballot.
 
In Pennsylvania, the Secretary of the Commonwealth is charged with ensuring all candidates who run for office follow the rules and qualifications for doing so. That is why I am introducing a resolution to urge the Secretary of the Commonwealth to remove from all Pennsylvania ballots any individual who violates the qualifications or requirements for the office for which they are running. This will demonstrate to Pennsylvanians that their government is committed to ensuring that their elected officials are chosen properly while sending a message to all political candidates that we remain a Country of laws and they cannot cheat their way into power.
 
As elected officials, we have a responsibility to ensure the integrity of our elections. To that end, I ask that you help fulfill this responsibility by co-sponsoring this critical resolution.