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June 14, 2021 | 5:07 AM

Exodus of election officials in Pa. and other states raises concerns of partisanship

“These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They’re in it to completely crumble our republic, and they’re looking at these election administrator positions.”

By Anthony Izaguirre/The Associated Press

May 3, 2021 | 7:50 AM

Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them.

Gerrymandering — when a map’s district boundaries are manipulated to benefit one political party over another — is often used to describe any number of abuses that occur in redistricting.

By Marie Albiges/Spotlight PA

March 11, 2021 | 5:44 AM

Ohio county rejects Dominion Voting Systems after Trump supporters balk

The county’s Board of Elections had recommended the purchase, but the three members voted to withhold the money for the purchase following pressure from supporters of former President Trump, who falsely accused the machines of manipulating vote tallies in President Biden’s favor.

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR

Updated: November 23, 2020 | 12:38 pm

Some counties will miss Pennsylvania’s election results certification deadline

Delays shouldn’t affect statewide certification, experts say.

By Emily Previti

November 16, 2020 | 11:36 AM

Trump campaign presses election cases in Pennsylvania as attorneys abandon key claims, courts deny legal challenges that initially targeted millions of votes across several states

"It's kind of game over.”

By Emily Previti

November 11, 2020 | 6:01 PM

Election law experts: Latest Trump lawsuit a longshot, but could further complicate vote count, certification

Timing is concerning given tight deadlines for certifying election results – regardless of how the case turns out.

By Emily Previti

November 7, 2020 | 9:26 AM

More than 100,000 labor-intensive provisional ballots await Pennsylvania election workers after the mailed ballot count in tight presidential race

Fifty-seven counties have reported nearly 105,000 provisionals awaiting processing in response to WITF’s inquiry.

By Emily Previti

November 4, 2020 | 2:57 PM

Ex-governors urge Pennsylvanians to remember voters — not candidates — decide elections

"The game is not over.”

By Emily Previti

November 4, 2020 | 7:55 AM

Philly and Pa. continue to count votes as presidential contest hangs in the balance

An inconclusive election night 2020 ended with the presidential contest hinging on the counting of mail ballots in Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania counties, as many predicted.

By Ryan Briggs, Max Marin/WHYY

October 19, 2020 | 7:59 AM

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania

Monday is the last day Pennsylvania residents can register to vote ahead of the general election on Nov. 3.

By Maria Pulcinella/WHYY

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