Recent investigations have revealed a significant voter registration fraud scheme tied to FieldCorps, a left-leaning consulting group with connections to major Democratic donors. This group, operating under various names like Field+Media Corps, has been implicated in submitting thousands of fraudulent ballot registrations across multiple counties in Pennsylvania and Arizona, casting a shadow over election security efforts.
The scandal first came to light in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where officials began investigating after discovering that approximately 60% of 2,500 recent registrations appeared fraudulent. This discovery set off a chain reaction, with neighboring counties such as Lehigh, Monroe, and York launching their own investigations into voter registration fraud linked to FieldCorps. According to initial findings, Field+Media Corps, an Arizona-based operation associated with FieldCorps, is responsible for submitting these questionable registrations.
In a public statement, the Republican National Committee (RNC) called for a swift and thorough investigation, emphasizing the need to prosecute anyone found guilty of breaking election laws. The RNC and local officials have raised questions about the scope of FieldCorps’ influence, the funding behind its operations, and whether similar activities are occurring in other states.
FieldCorps’ involvement in Arizona has further complicated the scandal, with Maricopa County at the center of allegations. On October 7, the final day for voter registration, Maricopa County officials reported receiving a staggering 90,000 voter registration forms from a third-party group—later identified as Field+Media Corps.
Nearly half of these forms were damaged or incomplete, making them unusable. This influx of last-minute registrations is a common tactic used by certain registration groups, which submit forms in bulk just before deadlines, creating logistical challenges for election offices.
Taylor Kinnerup, a spokesperson for Maricopa County, noted that many of these forms were dated weeks before they were submitted, violating Arizona’s requirement that third-party groups must turn in registration forms within five days of collecting them. Adding to the controversy, the forms were reportedly delivered in garbage bags, underscoring the disorganized and seemingly haphazard nature of Field+Media Corps’ activities.
The founder of FieldCorps, Francisco Heredia, serves as both the CEO of the organization and as vice mayor of Mesa, Arizona, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Heredia’s background includes work with Mi Familia Vota, a left-wing advocacy group that promotes voting rights and supports immigration reforms. Mi Familia Vota, which has received funding from prominent Democratic donors, has also contributed financially to FieldCorps, further connecting Heredia’s group to influential leftist political networks.
Records show that FieldCorps has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from Democratic political committees since 2018. This funding was reportedly used for get-out-the-vote efforts and canvassing services supporting Democratic candidates. Such financial backing from prominent leftist groups and political committees has fueled suspicion that FieldCorps and its affiliates might be part of a larger, coordinated effort to influence electoral outcomes through questionable voter registration practices.
As news of FieldCorps’ activities spread, questions have emerged about the extent of fraudulent registration efforts by similarly aligned groups. For instance, Michigan witnessed a similar scandal involving GBI Strategies, a left-leaning organization that allegedly submitted thousands of fraudulent registrations during the 2020 election. GBI Strategies was found to have received substantial funding from both the Biden Campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
The discovery of these fraudulent practices highlights a potential trend among left-wing organizations using aggressive tactics to increase voter registrations, particularly in battleground states. The tactics used by FieldCorps and similar groups, which include last-minute submission of large quantities of registration forms, create logistical difficulties for election officials and raise concerns over the accuracy of voter rolls.
In light of these allegations, Pennsylvania and Arizona officials, backed by the RNC, are urging a comprehensive investigation to determine the full extent of the fraud. The involvement of influential figures like Heredia, who maintains both a political office and leadership within FieldCorps, intensifies the need for scrutiny. If FieldCorps or its affiliated groups are found to have broken laws, the expectation is that they will face prosecution to deter similar activities in future elections.
As this investigation unfolds, it serves as a critical reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Ensuring that every eligible citizen has the right to vote is fundamental, but so too is the protection of that right from interference and fraud. Voter registration organizations that exploit loopholes or violate regulations undermine public confidence in the electoral system.
While FieldCorps’ activities are currently under investigation, the allegations have already raised serious concerns about the integrity of voter registration efforts tied to partisan organizations. This case, like others before it, underscores the importance of rigorous oversight and swift legal action to protect the democratic process from exploitation.
