[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Pennsylvania's traditionally private Amish community registered to vote in 'unprecedented numbers' after government agents stormed a local farm early in the year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture raided Amos Miller's farm on January 4, sparking outrage among the state's Amish population, a source familiar with the matter told The New York Post.
'That was the impetus for them to say, "We need to participate,"' the source said. 'This is about neighbors helping neighbors.'
The raid by state officials came after reports of children falling ill from raw dairy products purchased at the farm in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania.
'If you think about Amish people and their connection to nature, I mean, some of these people work in the fields barefoot to be closer to the earth,' the source told The Post.
While exact numbers of Amish voters remained unclear as of Tuesday night, horse-and-buggy rigs spotted at polling locations in the state.
This comes as Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, the biggest 2024 election swing state.
Conservative activist Scott Presler, known for his outreach to Pennsylvania's Amish community, has been credited for the voter turnout.
Pressler has been engaging with voters by emphasizing local issues, particularly regarding agricultural practices and religious freedoms, the Express Tribune reported.
Beyond the Amish community, Presler has expanded his campaign to include union laborers and hunters, emphasizing job security and Second Amendment rights.
His engagement with these diverse voter groups has earned him widespread recognition among supporters.
Dr. Jan Halper-Hayes expressed gratitude for his efforts on X, writing: 'If Trump wins Pennsylvania, we all owe it to this man! @ScottPresler Registered's 180,000 Amish first time voters. He worked tirelessly! Please send a thank you to Scott!' 
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