JOSH KELETY Associated Press

Local election officials in Pennsylvania say ballots don’t always arrive in the best condition. They may be ripped, stained by coffee or food, or even been burned on the edges. In these situations, officials can reconstruct the ballot in a duplicate to ensure that they are properly counted by election equipment. The process, commonly referred…

Military members stationed overseas face unique challenges when it comes to voting. They can’t, for instance, go to the polls or visit their county elections office. That’s why federal and Pennsylvania law provide these voters special accommodations to ensure they can cast ballots. Federal law requires that states permit uniformed services members, their families and…