After the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump and his allies claimed the election was “stolen,” even though courts, audits, recounts, and investigations found no evidence of widespread fraud. These false claims have contributed to political pressure on election officials and can erode trust in election systems, despite no evidence to support them.
 
Recent events in Georgia show that these tactics did not stop once the courts ruled. Politically motivated attempts to gain access to state-run voter data and election systems raise serious concerns about election interference, intimidation, and misuse of sensitive voter information. When voter data is treated like a political weapon, it puts voter privacy at risk and makes it harder for election officials to do their jobs without fear or pressure.
 
Elections are run by the states, and Pennsylvania has both the authority and responsibility to protect its election systems. This legislation would confirm state control over voter registration databases and election infrastructure; require a court order before any federal access to voter data; prohibit bulk or fishing-expedition requests; and protect election workers from pressure or retaliation for simply doing their jobs.
 
This bill is about protecting voter privacy and making sure our elections are decided by voters, not political pressure.