Lehigh County Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Evelyn Miller, 37, of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, a Philippine citizen lawfully residing in the U.S., pleaded guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott M. Reid to illegally voting in the 2024 general election. Under both federal and state law, only U.S. citizens may vote in Pennsylvania.

“We intend to prosecute anyone who corrupts our democracy by illegally voting in its elections,” U.S. Attorney Metcalf said.

Miller is scheduled to be sentenced on December 16 and faces a maximum possible sentence of one year in prison, one year of supervised release, a $100,000 fine, and a $25 special assessment.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI.