Government Q&A: Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Pa.’s voting system, election integrity Schmidt joined Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu and Votebeat’s Carter Walker in March for a live event about building trust in elections. By Votebeat - April 10, 2024
Government New federal Dec. 11 deadline for election certification adds to pressure on Pa. Election officials and policy advocates are concerned that an influx of recount petitions could make it harder for Pennsylvania to meet the deadline, prompting the courts to get involved. By Votebeat - April 1, 2024
Government Voting machines: Here’s how Pa. tests them and keeps them secure In Pennsylvania, all voting systems produce paper ballots that can be audited. By Votebeat - March 5, 2024
Government Loss of experienced election officials statewide raises concerns heading into 2024 election The Department of State is hoping training programs and guidance on the highly technical aspects of running an election will help smooth the transition for new directors. By Votebeat - February 23, 2024
Government Votebeat: Activist in Pa. originates false and flawed election claims gaining traction nationwide Heather Honey has been among the most effective advocates for right-wing election talking points. By Votebeat - February 13, 2024
Government Pa. cancels contract to update voter registration tracking system The state’s existing system is badly outdated, as is Pennsylvania’s voter registration law itself. By Votebeat - December 18, 2023
Government Mail-in ballot ruling causes confusion as counties certify November election results Lancaster and Dauphin counties, among others, counted undated and misdated mail-in ballots, in line with the court decision. By Votebeat - December 8, 2023
Government Analysis: Pa.’s voting law is filled with obsolete provisions, internal conflicts The problems have led to confusion and lawsuits. By Votebeat - October 26, 2023
Government Effort to move Pa. primary appears to be over As scheduled, the April 23 date conflicts with Passover. By Votebeat - October 16, 2023
Government Expanded voter ID is back on the table in Pa. Currently, state law requires voters to show proof of identification the first time they vote at a polling place. By Votebeat - October 5, 2023
Government Judge rules Delaware County should accept in-person votes from residents whose mail-in ballots were rejected The dispute hinged on a contradiction between Pennsylvania’s vote by mail law and the state’s statute governing provisional voting. By Votebeat - September 25, 2023
Government Bill to move primary forward would put time crunch on election administrators Officials say changing the date less than eight months before the election would present a host of logistical problems. By Votebeat - September 6, 2023