Harrisburg, PA – Democracy Defense Project’s Pennsylvania board members released the following statement regarding the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk:
“We are appalled at yet another senseless act of political violence in our nation. We join the rest of the country in praying for Charlie Kirk’s wife and children.
It’s discouraging that we’re seeing more and more violence tied to politics and it needs to stop. This isn’t how we resolve our differences and it shouldn’t be something we ever accept as normal. No level of disagreement justifies turning to violence. Change happens through conversation, spirited debate, and most importantly, through the ballot box. Violence has no place in that process.”
Democracy Defense Project Pennsylvania works to defend the transparency, safety, security, and validity of Pennsylvania’s elections system. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, former United States Representatives Jim Gerlach and Melissa Hart, and former Pennsylvania House Speaker Keith McCall serve as board members.
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Published: Sep 11, 2025
