Government Investigations into suspicious voter forms in Lancaster County, elsewhere, yield no charges yet Votebeat and Spotlight PA followed up with the five counties — Lancaster, Monroe, Lehigh, Berks, and York — that announced investigations before Election Day By Votebeat - November 26, 2024
Government Pa. Supreme Court orders counties not to count mail-in ballots lacking properly dated envelopes (update) Republicans had filed suit asking the state Supreme Court to stop three counties from counting ballots submitted in undated or misdated envelopes. By Votebeat - November 18, 2024
Government Voting rights groups renew challenge to mail-in ballot date requirement at Pa. Supreme Court The lawsuit is likely the last chance before the November election to settle the issue. By Votebeat - September 25, 2024
Government As election approaches, Democrats’ registration edge over GOP in Pa. is slimmest in decades Democrats’ overall share of voters is still declining, and recent increases haven’t made up for losses over the past four years. By Votebeat - September 18, 2024
Government Pa. Supreme Court restores date requirement for mail-in ballots The decision, focusing on the court’s jurisdiction rather than the case’s merits, could cause thousands of mail ballots to be rejected in November’s election. By Votebeat - September 17, 2024
Government These three court cases could determine how Pa. handles mail ballots this fall (update) There could be late-in-the-game changes to the rules that govern vote counting in a crucial swing state. By Votebeat - August 30, 2024
Government ACLU challenges mail-in ballot date requirement in Pa. state court The issue has been litigated continually since no-excuse mail voting was introduced in the state in 2020. By Votebeat - August 6, 2024
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
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