In the United States of America every vote is a voice, and the strength of our nation relies on the honesty of its electoral processes. Ensuring the integrity of each vote isn’t merely a procedural safeguard—it’s a cornerstone of public trust and stability. Without confidence in the legitimacy of voter registrations and ballot counts, the very foundation of democratic decision-making erodes, undermining the representation of every citizen.
Recent reports from Pennsylvania and Arizona detailing irregularities in voter registrations cast a troubling shadow on the efforts to maintain an accurate, secure voting system. When voter rolls can be compromised or manipulated, even unintentionally, it raises an urgent question: Who is safeguarding our vote, and how can we trust that our system is protected against potential abuse? As Election Day draws near, these concerns around the integrity of the voter registration process underscore the need for vigilance and transparency in ensuring every legitimate vote counts—and only legitimate votes are counted.
Recently it has been discovered that two Pennsylvania counties uncovered issues with thousands of last-minute voter registration applications linked to Field+Media Corps, an Arizona-based voter outreach company.
The Role of Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations:
Third-party voter registration groups have a critical role in American democracy, bridging the gap between communities and the electoral system. These organizations, often non-profit and nonpartisan, are intended to provide access to voter registration for groups that may be underserved or face barriers to the voting process, such as young voters, minority communities, and low-income individuals. By assisting individuals in navigating the registration process, these groups help expand civic engagement and ensure that more eligible voters can participate in elections.
The legitimacy of these third-party groups rests on their impartiality. They are expected to operate without favoring any political ideology or party, adhering strictly to the law and the highest standards of integrity in handling voter information. Their mission is not only to increase voter turnout but to strengthen the democratic process by promoting informed and active citizenship. However, recent events have raised serious questions about the operations of some organizations, highlighting a concerning risk of misinformation, fraud, or negligence entering the voter rolls.
As reported by Election Law Blog, "In Monroe County, around 30 forms the company was “responsible for submitting,” which also included mail ballot applications, were “irregular” and included what the District Attorney’s Office described in a Facebook post as several that were “fraudulent as they were not authorized by the persons named as applicants.”
District Attorney Mike Mancuso took to Facebook to write,
"Last week, following a regular review of Voter Registration/Mail in Ballot Request forms received in its office, the Monroe County Board of Elections identified approximately 30 irregular forms. Those forms were segregated, and the matter referred to the Monroe County District Attorney for investigation.
Since then the Office of District Attorney has been investigating the referral by the Monroe County Board of Elections. Several of the Voter Registration Applications and Mail in Ballot Request forms have been found to be fraudulent as they were not authorized by the persons named as applicants.
In at least one example, the named applicant is in fact deceased. To date several, of the fraudulent voter registration forms have been traced to a specific person.
A company calling itself ”Field and Media Corps” a subsidiary of Fieldcorps, an Arizona based organization, working out of Lancaster County, in turn was responsible for submitting the forms in question to county officials.
The broader investigation continues with reference to Fieldcorp’s involvement. Our office is in regular contact and working with investigators from the Attorney General’s Office as well as others. A further update will be made in the next day or so.
Anyone with information pertinent to the matter should contact District Attorney Detective Thomas McMahon at (570) 517-3025 TJMcMahon@monroecountypa.gov
Background on Field+Media Corps
Founded by Francisco Heredia, an elected Mesa, Arizona councilman and longtime activist, Field+Media Corps has positioned itself as a company dedicated to conducting voter registration and outreach programs. Heredia, who was a leader in Mi Familia Vota, a well-known Latino voter advocacy organization, and briefly served as a community relations manager for the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, has extensive experience in voter mobilization efforts. His career has focused heavily on encouraging civic engagement within the Latino community, bringing a significant amount of organizational experience to Field+Media Corps.
However, Field+Media Corps has encountered controversy in several swing states over the integrity of its registration methods. In Arizona, county officials flagged forms from Field+Media Corps for inaccuracies and possible fraud, raising questions about the company’s training and oversight protocols. Specifically, voter registration forms submitted in Navajo and Mohave counties were sent to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for further investigation, with local authorities expressing concern about incomplete or erroneous entries. Maricopa County has also noted issues with incomplete and inaccurate forms from Field+Media, and an investigation into two canvassers associated with the company resulted in their termination.
Now operating in Pennsylvania through a contract with the Everybody Votes campaign, Field+Media Corps has once again come under scrutiny after two counties reported irregularities and fraudulent submissions linked to the organization’s voter registration efforts. These allegations have heightened concerns around the company’s practices, as some forms were reportedly filled out for deceased individuals or without the applicants' authorization, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
Public Response and Statement from Francisco Heredia
Heredia said the company trains workers to fill out forms accurately. When asked about the characterization of some submitted forms as fraudulent, Heredia said Field+Media Corps has a zero tolerance policy for workers who submit fraudulent forms.
He said the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office contacted his company last year in connection with an investigation into two canvassers the company employed. Field+Media Corps fired those two workers, Heredia said.
Since this discovery, Field + Media has deleted its website and its presence on the internet.
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