Elections

Government

Board of Elections approves four polling place changes for Nov. 5

Lancaster County's voter registration rolls have reached all-time highs, Chief Elections Clerk Christa Miller said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 25, 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

County Elections Office finalizes ballots, gears up for Nov. 5

Mail-in ballots should begin reaching voters’ mailboxes in the first week of October, Elections Chief Clerk Christa Miller said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - 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

Community

‘Election Declassified’: At forum, poll workers discuss their role, encourage voting

“Our job as poll workers is to make the voting process as safe and easy and comfortable as possible.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 22, 2024

Community

Local advocate launches Black Voter Outreach Network of PA

Organizers said the group is dedicated to ensuring that “Black voices are heard in every election.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 13, 2024

Community

YWCA Lancaster announces voter education workshops

The three-part series on voting rights and elections starts Tuesday evening.

By One United Lancaster - August 5, 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

FAQ: The April 23 primary election

Monday, April 8, is the last day to register to vote before the primary.

By One United Lancaster - April 2, 2024

Government

County planning new election results website

It would be hosted on a platform by New York-based Enhanced Voting.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 25, 2024