{"id":2637912,"date":"2026-07-30T15:34:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-green-party-warns-of-unauthorized-ballot-effort-in-house-races\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:37:32","slug":"pennsylvania-green-party-warns-of-unauthorized-ballot-effort-in-house-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-green-party-warns-of-unauthorized-ballot-effort-in-house-races\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Green Party warns of unauthorized ballot effort in House races"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpennsylvania-green-party-warns-of-unauthorized-ballot-effort-in-house-races%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2637912&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Pennsylvania Green Party is distancing itself from certain candidates in two key House districts, stating that these campaigns were initiated without it&#8217;s endorsement and warning of an ongoing, unofficial effort to gain ballot access.The party emphasizes that only its officially nominated candidates are supported and advises voters to support those candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Leila Hazou, the Green Party\u2019s 2024 Senate nominee, has filed to run in Pennsylvania\u2019s 8th Congressional District, where the race between Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and rep. Rob Bresnahan is gaining national attention. Experts consider this race a Toss-up,partly due to Hazou\u2019s potential to siphon votes away from Cognetti,which could influence the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>In Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, there are controversies around a Green Party candidate, Andrew Tupone, who recently switched from Republican to Green and submitted signatures to run against Democratic nominee bob Brooks and Republican incumbent Ryan mackenzie.Critics and local groups warn that Tupone\u2019s candidacy might be an unauthorised effort to divert votes from Democrats, and the party officials clarify that Tupone is not endorsed or funded by the Green Party.<\/p>\n<p>The overall situation highlights the importance of third-party candidates in closely contested races, with Pennsylvania playing a crucial role in the Democratic Party\u2019s strategy to regain control of the House.candidates must submit petitions by August 3 to appear on the November ballot.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/v\">Pennsylvania<\/a> Green Party <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pikecountycourier.com\/opinion\/letters-to-the-editor\/statement-the-green-party-of-pa-concerning-its-nominated-candidates-for-the-november-general-election-FC6051106?utm_source=Sailthru&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=7\/30\/26%20AM:&#038;utm_term=Punchbowl%20AM%20and%20Active%20Subscribers%20from%20Memberful%20Combined\">is distancing itself <\/a>from candidates seeking to run under its banner in two battleground House districts, saying the campaigns were launched without the party\u2019s endorsement.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party warned that \u201can effort to achieve ballot access in an un-transparent manner is underway,\u201d while emphasizing that only candidates nominated through its official process represent the Pennsylvania Green Party. It also urged voters to support only candidates the party has formally endorsed.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4667634\/jackie-auringer-calls-pat-ryan-return-aipac-funds-new-york-house-race\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>New York Republican calls on Pat Ryan to return more than $700,000 in AIPAC cash<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4669587\/pennsylvania-green-party-endorsed-ballot-house-races-candidates-siphoning-votes\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Green Party warns of unauthorized ballot push in key Pennsylvania House races<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4669037\/troy-jackson-alias-account-troll-paul-lepage-maine\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Troy Jackson operated alias account that trolled former Maine governor: Report<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leila Hazou, who ran as the Green Party\u2019s Senate nominee in 2024,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docquery.fec.gov\/cgi-bin\/forms\/H6PA08319\/1999183\/?utm_source=Sailthru&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=7\/30\/26%20AM:&#038;utm_term=Punchbowl%20AM%20and%20Active%20Subscribers%20from%20Memberful%20Combined\"> has filed with the FEC<\/a> to run in Pennsylvania\u2019s 8th Congressional District, where Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is challenging Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA).  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race is drawing increasing national attention after Sabato\u2019s Crystal Ball <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/centerforpolitics.org\/crystalball\/thirteen-house-rating-changes-toward-democrats-as-seat-by-seat-assessment-better-aligns-with-our-november-expectations\/\">recently <\/a>shifted the race from Leans Republican to Toss-up, while noting that Hazou\u2019s possible presence on the ballot \u201ccould ultimately help Bresnahan\u201d by siphoning votes from Cognetti in what is expected to be a closely contested race.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, <em>Punchbowl News<\/em> reported that Andrew Tupone submitted signatures to run as a Green Party candidate against Democratic nominee Bob Brooks and Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. Voter records reviewed by the outlet show Tupone switched his registration to the Green Party only recently, after years as a registered Republican, during which he regularly voted in GOP primaries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The controversy has also spilled onto social media. In <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LehighValley4All\/posts\/green-party-shenanigans-dont-be-fooled-hey-some-republican-andrew-tupone-is-pret\/1483269137177492\/\">a Facebook post<\/a>, the progressive group Lehigh Valley For All warned voters not to sign petitions circulating on Tupone\u2019s behalf, alleging he was not an authorized Green Party candidate and that the effort was intended to siphon votes from Democratic nominee Bob Brooks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the comments, Theron Gilliland Jr., who identified himself as the organizer of the Pennsylvania Green Party\u2019s electoral efforts, said Tupone \u201cis NOT endorsed\u201d by the state party and that his campaign is not being organized or funded by the Pennsylvania Green Party. One commenter also claimed she had signed Tupone\u2019s petition, believing she was helping an official Green Party candidate, saying she later learned otherwise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/4668215\/pittsburgh-early-alarm-bell-dsa-rise\/\"><strong>HOW PITTSBURGH BECAME THE EARLY ALARM BELL FOR THE DSA\u2019S RISE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabato\u2019s Crystal Ball currently ranks Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District race as a Toss Up. The stakes are high. Third-party candidates have the potential to alter the outcome in razor-thin races, and Pennsylvania is central to Democrats\u2019 path to reclaiming the House majority. Candidates have until Aug. 3 to submit nominating petitions to qualify for the November ballot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania Green Party disavows unendorsed House race candidates<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2637913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26208806467552-1-e1785437872676.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[83455,32360,32902,5836],"class_list":["post-2637912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ballot-effort","tag-election-fraud","tag-green-party","tag-pennsylvania"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26208806467552-1-e1785437872676.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2637912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2637912"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2637912\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2637920,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2637912\/revisions\/2637920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2637913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2637912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2637912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2637912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}