election laws

July 10, 2026 | 6:35 AM

Pennsylvania elections could look very different if Democrats win full control of state government in 2026

A Democratic trifecta could restart stalled election proposals such as pre-canvassing, same-day voter registration, and mandatory electronic pollbooks.

By Carter Walker, Votebeat

May 11, 2026 | 9:47 AM

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on cast vote records creates uncertainty for counties

The court ordered counties to release granular data on individual ballots, but some are unsure if they can comply and still keep voters’ choices secret.

By Carter Walker, Votebeat

December 5, 2025 | 3:56 PM

Pa. election directors call for reforms to 3rd-party registration drives

Not fraud, but incompetence, hinder an essential voting service, officials say.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

September 10, 2025 | 6:04 PM

Constitutionality of mail-ballot date requirement raised before Pa. Supreme Court

Court weighs whether rejecting ballots for lack of date is a risk voters choose to take or a constitutional violation.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

June 4, 2025 | 3:03 PM

Pa. Senate committee advancing election bills, starting small

Major issues like the House Democrats’ omnibus election reform bill and voter ID remain stalled.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

May 13, 2025 | 5:57 PM

Pa. House drops voter ID, passes sweeping election reforms

Republicans supported voter ID in committee, but not enough to muster a floor vote.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

May 7, 2025 | 4:48 PM

Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills

Voter ID is bipartisan, while broader election reform has party line Democratic support.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

March 17, 2025 | 3:29 PM

Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it “doesn’t disenfranchise”

Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

January 29, 2025 | 6:18 PM

Election reforms, mental health funding, and 911 support — counties set their legislative priorities

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

December 17, 2024 | 6:54 PM

Pa. casts 19 Electoral College votes for Donald Trump

The vote is one of several administrative and largely symbolic steps before inaugurating the new president.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

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