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Al Schmidt: “That's just not something that happens because when it gets…”

Featuring: Al Schmidt, Republican | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania election officials bracing for conspiracy theories, protests

Published | Video Starts at 01:24

There is no evidence whatsoever that voter fraud takes place in any way that is widespread at all. If a non citizen tried to cast a ballot, would you be able to catch it? That's just not something that happens because when it gets identified, there are severe consequences, whether it's prosecution and or deportation from the country. We met Secretary of State Al Schmidt last month in the State Capitol in Harrisburg. We have to win Pennsylvania. (01:24–01:35)

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Asserts that non-citizens casting ballots face severe consequences, including prosecution or deportation.

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