Green Party and voters sue to block Andrew Tupone from Pennsylvania ballot

A lawsuit filed by two Pennsylvania voters together with the Green Party of Pennsylvania aims to disqualify Andrew Tupone from the upcoming November ballot in the state’s 7th Congressional District. The complaint alleges that Tupone presented himself as the party’s nominee without securing any endorsement, thereby deceiving voters who signed his nomination papers. Voter registration data reveal that Tupone was listed as a Republican for many years, switched to the Democratic Party in February 2026, and then changed to Green in April.

Green Party co-chairwoman Colleen Schmotzer emphasized that the party only supports candidates aligned with its Four Pillars and that Tupone never sought its endorsement. Tupone counters that his political beliefs have remained unchanged and that his campaign offers an alternative to both major parties. The legal challenge comes as the district, once considered safely Republican, has been reclassified as a toss-up, raising concerns that a third-party candidate could affect the outcome in a race that may impact the House majority.