mail-in ballots

February 28, 2021 | 2:11 PM

Why Republicans are moving to fix elections that weren’t broken

GOP-led legislatures in dozens of states are moving to change election laws in ways that could make it harder to vote, by for example, reducing early voting days or limiting access to voting by mail.

By Steve Inskeep/NPR

Robert Frank

February 24, 2021 | 12:16 PM

Counties will again be unable to process mail ballots early during Pa.’s primary election

While a municipal primary typically sees low turnout, election officials said they can’t predict how many voters will take advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail voting law.

By Marie Albiges for Spotlight PA

Matt Smith

January 5, 2021 | 5:00 AM

Election officials want a say in Pa.’s voting reforms, but politics may get in the way

As two GOP lawmakers push to abolish mail voting, county election officials say the state should keep and improve the new system.

By Marie Albiges for Spotlight PA

Matt Rourke

January 4, 2021 | 7:39 AM

Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting

Republicans are considering rolling back a major expansion to Pennsylvania’s voting laws — a move motivated at least in part by relentless pressure from President Donald Trump and constituents who support him.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

Jessica Griffin

December 29, 2020 | 3:00 PM

Satellite offices gave Pa. voters more options to cast early ballots in person. Were they worth it?

Of the state’s 67 counties, six of the most highly populated decided to open auxiliary offices. Just one has firm plans to continue using them in the future.

By Tom Lisi for Spotlight PA

December 26, 2020 | 8:49 AM

Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions

By Anthony Izaguirre and Christina A. Cassidy/Associated Press

Matt Smith

December 15, 2020 | 7:46 AM

Mailed ballots, tight deadlines caused a crunch for Pa. elections officials. Now, comes the reckoning.

Roughly 10,000 ballots that arrived in that extended window are still sequestered should the high court decide to intervene, though that number is not enough to change results from any statewide races.

By Tom Lisi/Spotlight PA

Matt Smith

December 3, 2020 | 3:50 PM

Pandemic, partisan attacks exposed gaps in Pa.’s new mail-in voting law

While many lawmakers agree changes are needed, finding common ground in the current hyper-partisan climate might be impossible.

By Marie Albiges for Spotlight PA

Cumberland County Bureau of Elections

November 21, 2020 | 7:15 PM

Suit challenges expansion of mail-in voting in Pennsylvania

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly is leading a suit filed Saturday in Pennsylvania challenging the use of mail-in ballots and seeking to block certification of the election results.

By Ron Todt/The Associated Press

Matt Slocum

November 13, 2020 | 7:44 AM

Court blocks small number of ballots in Pennsylvania over ID

While the Trump campaign’s general counsel, Matt Morgan, called the order a “win” for the campaign, the ballots affected may not have been tabulated yet and are unlikely to affect the outcome of the presidential race in Pennsylvania.

By Marc Levy/Associated Press

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