Pennsylvania’s traditionally private Amish community registered to vote in “unprecedented numbers” after government agents stormed a local farm early this year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture raided Amos Miller’s farm on Jan. 4, sparking outrage among the state’s Amish population, a source familiar with the matter said. The New York Post.
“That prompted them to say, ‘We have to get involved,’” the source said. “This is about neighbors helping neighbors.”
Pennsylvania’s traditionally private Amish community has registered to vote in “unprecedented numbers” after government agents stormed a local farm in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania.
While the exact number of Amish voters remained unclear Tuesday evening, images revealed horse-and-buggy lineups were spotted at polling places
The raid by state officials came after reports of children becoming ill from raw dairy products purchased from the farm in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania.
“When you think about Amish people and their connection to nature, I mean some of these people work barefoot in the fields to be closer to the earth,” the source told The Post.
While the exact number of Amish voters remained unclear Tuesday evening, horse-and-buggy rigs were spotted at polling places across the state.
This comes as Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, the largest electoral state of 2024.
Conservative activist Scott Presler, known for his efforts on behalf of Pennsylvania’s Amish community, is blamed for the turnout.
An Amish man walks past supporters of former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he approaches a polling place at the Ronks Fire Department in Ronks, PA
Pressler has reached out to voters by highlighting local issues, especially regarding agricultural practices and religious freedoms Express Stand reported.
In addition to the Amish community, Presler has expanded his campaign to include union workers and hunters, emphasizing job security and Second Amendment rights.
His involvement with these diverse voter groups has earned him widespread recognition among supporters.
A horse-drawn Amish buggy passes signs reading “Stop Illegal Voting” and “Trump 2024” in Strasbourg, Pennsylvania
A voting ad targeting the Amish population of Lancaster County is shown on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jan Halper-Hayes expressed his gratitude for his efforts in this area Xwriting, “If Trump wins Pennsylvania, we owe it all to this man! @ScottPresler Registered’s 180,000 first-time Amish voters. He worked tirelessly! Please send a thank you note to Scott!”