Voter registration and re-registration paints two-toned picture as election nears
In Butler County, more Democrats are re-registering as Republicans than the other way around, according to the latest figures from the Pennsylvania Department of State.
According to the data, as of Aug. 5, 605 Democrats have re-registered as Republicans while only 208 Republicans have shifted to Democrats in 2022.
Bill Halle, president of the newly formed Butler County Republican Committee, said the media has taken controversial topics and tried to create division among political lines, but he feels many people in Western Pennsylvania share core values that differ less than in other parts of the country.
He said there is a bigger force at play that is likely making people favor being Republicans when they enter the booths in November.
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