PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges of election fraud, including falsely registering to vote and double voting. The plea was entered before Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg on September 25, 2024, following charges filed last month.
Pulley’s case involves serious allegations of fraudulent voter registrations across multiple jurisdictions. In 2018, he registered to vote in both Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Broward County, Florida. He further complicated his situation by registering under a false address and social security number in Philadelphia County in 2020, violating federal election laws. His actions culminated in the 2022 general election, during which he cast votes in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, including in the critical election for United States Senator.
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stressed the importance of maintaining electoral integrity, stating, “Ensuring that our elections are free and fair is critical to maintaining the public’s trust in the results.” She emphasized her office’s commitment, alongside the FBI, to enforcing federal election laws and holding violators like Pulley accountable.
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Philadelphia, echoed these concerns, describing voter fraud as a direct threat to the democratic process. He stated, “Free and fair elections are the foundation of American democracy, and voter fraud undermines our democratic system,” reaffirming the FBI’s dedication to protecting this right in collaboration with their partners.
Pulley is scheduled for sentencing on January 9, 2025. He faces serious legal consequences, with each count carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison, three years of supervised release, fines ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, and a special assessment of $100.