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March 31, 2023 | 10:38 AM
House and Senate lawmakers crafting next year’s state budget are questioning whether a multi-million dollar funding increase will help the Department of State finish plans to replace those systems
January 31, 2023 | 5:55 PM
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro targets state license and permit bottlenecks in latest executive order
Pros and business alike have complained processing times are sometimes slow – to the point where people can’t work and things can’t get built.
November 28, 2022 | 6:05 PM
At least 2 Pennsylvania counties fail to certify election results by deadline
November 18, 2022 | 6:33 PM
Pennsylvania’s risk-limiting election audit, explained.
Pennsylvania is one of 15 states that is checking midterm election results using that style of audit.
Updated: 2022-11-08 12:53:24
Pennsylvania’s midterm election results may not be known on Election Night. Here are the facts.
Counties and the Department of State say ballot processing and due diligence take time to do properly.
October 11, 2022 | 11:38 AM
Latest Pa. voter registration numbers show what could happen in November
The data suggests voters are not giving either major party a clear advantage over the other – and may be willing to split their tickets among candidates.
July 12, 2022 | 3:38 PM
Pennsylvania sues 3 counties over counting mail-in ballots
Pennsylvania’s elections agency is suing three Republican-controlled county governments to force their election boards to report primary results to include ballots with undated exterior envelopes.
May 18, 2022 | 4:00 AM
Pennsylvania Department of State addresses three Election Day issues, including two in midstate counties
Polling places in Lancaster County, Allegheny County, and Berks County reported problems that were subsequently resolved.
November 3, 2021 | 6:05 PM
Counties confirm Pa.’s General Election went smoothly
Next up for election workers: write-ins and certification.
October 19, 2021 | 5:47 PM
Are you mailing your ballot? Here’s what to know about postage
You may have to buy two stamps instead of one in some cases, though if you forget, the Postal Service says it will deliver your ballot anyway.