Amish voters may sway crucial Pennsylvania election outcome
The Amish community in Pennsylvania, which typically refrains from engaging in politics or participating in elections, may play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election, reports "The Sun." This year, the Amish could have a real impact on the final voting outcome, which is drawing interest from political observers.
4:57 PM EST, November 5, 2024
Pennsylvania, a key state in the U.S. presidential elections, is home to nearly 100,000 Amish, mainly in counties near Philadelphia. This community, known for rejecting modern technologies and institutions like cars, phones, and elections, is becoming motivated to vote for Donald Trump.
The Amish live in isolation, choosing faith and religion over political involvement. However, Trump's emergence and Pennsylvania's significance in the 2024 elections appear to be changing their approach. According to "The Sun," this state, with 19 electoral votes, is one of the seven so-called swing states that could determine the country's future.
Campaign in Pennsylvania: Will the Amish help Trump?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent the last days of the campaign holding rallies in Pennsylvania. Trump appeared on stage in Lancaster County on Sunday, where about half of the state's Amish population lives. Victory in Pennsylvania could secure the necessary 270 electoral votes for both Trump and Harris.
Congressman Lloyd Smucker, who represents the district covering Lancaster County, observed a rising political engagement within the Amish community. He recalled that around 1,500 to 2,000 Amish individuals had newly registered to vote four years prior, and he anticipates that number to increase significantly this year. His expectation is based on multiple discussions and meetings he's had with community members, as he shared in a Fox News interview.
Smucker suggested that the Amish believe Trump shares their views on religious freedom, isolationism, border control, and the economy.
Conservative activist Scott Presler encouraged the Amish to register and participate in voting, promising to safeguard their rights to raw milk, support for agriculture, school choice, religious freedom, and the ability to raise large families with as many as ten children. He shared this message at a rally in Pennsylvania.
According to "The Sun," although traditions such as holding weddings on Tuesdays in the fall might clash with election day, the Amish engagement could significantly impact the voting outcome in Pennsylvania and, consequently, the entire country.
