DHS Details Methodology for Identifying Potential Noncitizen Voters in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 17, 2026 — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has outlined its process for identifying potential noncitizen voters to officials in Pennsylvania. The agency detailed its methodology, which involves comparing state voter registration rolls with DHS databases. This comparison utilizes personal identifiers to flag individuals who may be registered to vote but are not U.S. citizens.

According to the information provided, the DHS intends to supply Pennsylvania with a list containing approximately 14,576 individuals identified as potential noncitizen voters. The purpose of this list is for state officials to conduct their own review of the identified names.

Further details regarding the specific DHS databases used in the comparison, the precise personal identifiers utilized, or the timeline for Pennsylvania officials to review the provided list were not elaborated upon in the summary. The outcome or next steps following Pennsylvania’s review of the potential noncitizen voter list were also not specified.

The DHS’s explanation of its voter roll comparison methodology aims to address concerns regarding noncitizen participation in the electoral process. The agency’s approach relies on matching data points between government databases to identify discrepancies.

The list to be provided to Pennsylvania is described as containing approximately 14,576 potential noncitizen voters. This figure represents individuals whose records, according to the DHS’s comparison, suggest they might be registered to vote but do not hold U.S. citizenship. The review process will be managed by Pennsylvania officials.

Information concerning the contractor’s name, specific dates of communication, or the exact nature of the comparison process beyond the use of personal identifiers was not provided. The trend summary did not include any specific inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts associated with this process. Similarly, any information about what happened next after Pennsylvania receives the list is absent from the provided summary. The agency’s stated intent is to provide the list for review, without specifying the criteria or actions Pennsylvania officials should undertake. The scope and precise data points used for the identification of these potential noncitizens remain within the purview of the DHS’s internal methodology. The number of identified potential noncitizen voters stands at approximately 14,576, slated for review by the state of Pennsylvania.

Story summarized from the original created by Carter Walker on www.spotlightpa.org, see more information here.

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