As Election Day approaches, a significant but often overlooked group in Pennsylvania may tip the scales in favor of President Donald Trump: Amish voters. Traditionally uninvolved in mainstream politics, the Amish are increasingly motivated by government overreach, concerns over Vice President Kamala Harris, and a desire to protect their independent lifestyle.

Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), who represents Lancaster County and is the first Amish-born member of Congress, shared with Fox News Digital that Amish voters are more engaged now than in previous generations. “The Amish love President Trump…they want to be left alone,” Smucker said, citing religious liberty, small government, and family-centered values as key motivators.

Eighty thousand Amish people in Pennsylvania are voting for the first time this year.

They are voting for Trump. pic.twitter.com/a5atpXaqd3

— SULLY (@SULLY10X) October 29, 2024

The Amish population in Pennsylvania includes roughly 90,000 Amish-Mennonites. With Pennsylvania decided by only 80,000 votes in 2020, even a slight increase in Amish turnout could make a substantial difference in a tight race. In Smucker’s district alone, 1,500-2,000 new Amish voters registered for the last presidential election, with expectations for thousands more this year.

One incident fueling Amish interest in this election is the federal government’s recent actions against Amos Miller, an Amish farmer in Pennsylvania who faced raids over selling raw milk. Smucker remarked that Amish voters view such events as examples of government interference in their way of life, reinforcing their preference for limited government.

Let’s go Amish!! Let’s turn Pennsylvania red!! Let’s make President Trump #47!! pic.twitter.com/2p77Gy81ts

— 💥Hank💥 (@HankishTwitZone) October 31, 2024

Scott Presler, a conservative activist focused on boosting voter registration, has been especially active in Pennsylvania. Presler noted on X that Democrats “don’t want the Amish to vote,” emphasizing that his efforts have faced resistance but have proven effective.

Trump, who visited Lancaster during his previous campaigns, has actively courted Amish voters, recognizing their potential influence in this swing state. As a group that values family, local church communities, and a hands-off government, many Amish voters appear receptive to Trump’s platform.