In August 2024, The Gateway Pundit’s Patty McMurray reported on afar left groupthat allegedly turned in a ton of fake voter registrations, including one for Henry Kissinger. Now, Ohio is investigating Black Fork Strategies, which operates across the state of Ohio. They have turned in 125,000 voter registrations since 2018.
The Hamilton County Board of Elections has turned over several suspicious voter registration applications Ohio Secretary of State’s Public Integrity Division. Hamilton County Board of Elections members confirmed that the questioned registrations wee turned in by Black Fork Strategies.
Hamilton County Director of Elections Sherry Poland discusses three issues she identified with voter registrations tied to Black Fork Strategies:
“We did do a match, the voter registration database as compared to the DMV database, and it was a mismatch on every item listed, any identifying information listed on this registration form. So we again asked Black Fork Strategies for the canvasser who submitted this registration form, and that is on your summary sheet.”
Poland then help up a stack of registrations one inch thick that was turned in by one canvasser inwhich they all seem to be filled out by the same person.
“Lastly, we’ve received a number of registrations, and there’s a table copy for each of you. The stack of registration forms appears to have the same handwriting. And they were all submitted by the same canvasser, who is, again, the contact information listed on your summary.”
Ms. Poland explained that they’ve reached out to the Southwest regional field director for Black Fork Strategies, telling her fellow board members:
“When we first noticed these suspicious registrations, we asked her to come to the office.”
Democrat BOE member Joseph Mallory added:
“I’ve heard of other counties in the state having to deal with suspicious registrations. I think we should refer the matter to the Secretary of State’s Public Integrity Office for further investigation.”
Hamilton County BOE member Alex Triantafilou didn’t mince words when describing the alleged activities of the progressive Black Fork Strategies:
“First thing I want to point out is that we use words like ‘anomalies’ and ‘suspicion’ and everything else because we try to be PC, I guess. But this is fraud! This is outright fraudulent behavior!Who’s responsible, and how are they responsible? That’s all.
“That’ll be up to somebody other than me. But it’s plain and obvious to me when you get this many registration cards with the very same handwriting that someone is trying to defraud the elections process in Hamilton County.
“So, to the extent that there’s any press watching, voter fraud is real! It does happen. It happens oftentimes in the form of phony registrations, all in the same handwriting. So that happens.” the outspoken BOE member said.
This earlier press release was provided to The Gateway Pundit from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred evidence of suspected election law violations to numerous county prosecutors for review and possible criminal prosecution.
“We take every allegation of wrongdoing in our elections seriously, whether it’s a fake signature on a petition, a fraudulent voter registration form or a stolen vote,” said Secretary LaRose.
“Today we’re handing over evidence to prosecutors in 20 counties, where dishonest individuals were apparently trying to game the system. Every one of these has the potential to fraudulently impact an election, and, even though fraud is rare, it’s important to keep it that way by sending a clear message that misconduct won’t be tolerated.”
Prosecutors in 20 counties received referrals for violations involving petition forms to grant minor party status, petition forms to place a constitutional amendment regarding redistricting on the November ballot, and fraudulent voter registration forms submitted by canvassers working on behalf of Black Fork Strategies LLC.
The office’s Election Integrity Unit has been working to build the referrals to assist each county prosecutor with successful enforcement of the law, including criminal charges.
Background: Ohio law gives the Secretary of State the duty to “investigate the administration of election laws, frauds, and irregularities in elections in any county, and report violations of election laws to the Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney, or both, for prosecution.” (R.C. 33501.05(N)(1))
The law further states: “In the performance of the Secretary of State’s duties as the chief election officer, the Secretary of State may administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, compel the production of books, papers, records, and other evidence, and fix the time and place for hearing any matters relating to the administration and enforcement of the election laws.” (R.C. 33501.05(EE))
To better fulfill these statutory duties, LaRose announced the creation of the office’s first-ever Public Integrity Division in 2022 as part of an ongoing effort to build on Ohio’s record as a national leader in election administration.
The division consolidates many of the office’s longstanding investigative functions, including campaign finance reporting, voting system certification, voter registration integrity, the investigation of election law violations, data retention & transparency, and cybersecurity protocols.
The Ohio General Assembly is currently considering legislation to make the division’s Election Integrity Unit a permanent function of the office.
The office recently announced an expansion of the division, adding top personnel with investigative and law enforcement experience from prior service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the United States Secret Service.
