Woman's Name Forged as Elector for Cornel West
- An Arizona woman discovered her name and signature were forged on state filings.
- She was falsely listed as an elector for independent presidential candidate Cornel West.
- The incident raises questions about electoral fraud and identity theft.
In a troubling development for independent presidential candidate Cornel West, allegations have emerged regarding questionable tactics used to secure his place on ballots across the United States. Mitchell, a key figure in the signature-gathering process, expressed confusion over the role of electors and denied her involvement, stating, “It was definitely not my signature.” This situation raises concerns about the integrity of the campaign, particularly as West has not actively campaigned and his committee reportedly faced significant debt. In Arizona, independent campaigns must submit a list of electors to cast Electoral College votes. However, discrepancies have surfaced, with some electors registered as Republicans and others lacking valid voter registrations at the addresses provided. This has led to skepticism among some individuals who initially supported West but became disillusioned upon learning of potential Republican involvement aimed at undermining Democratic candidate Joe Biden. The signature-gathering effort is linked to Mark Jacoby, a controversial figure previously investigated for dubious practices in Michigan. His firm, Let the Voters Decide, has faced scrutiny for its methods, raising further questions about the legitimacy of the current campaign efforts for West. Meanwhile, West's financial disclosures reveal minimal spending on signature collection, indicating a lack of resources to mount a serious campaign. As the situation unfolds, the implications of these tactics could significantly impact West's candidacy and the broader electoral landscape, particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential election.