Elections
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Great PA News Quiz: The Election Denier Overseeing Election Security; Another Ballot Date Ruling
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In this week’s news quiz: Election denier tapped to oversee election security, an opening at the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and a pumpkin spice pioneer.
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Pennsylvania Must Stop Throwing Out Mail Ballots Over Date Errors, Court Rules
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that it is unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn’t write an accurate date on the return envelope. The unanimous decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots and…
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Republican Garrity Has Snagged Democratic Donors in the Past. That Won’t Happen if She Faces Gov. Shapiro in 2026
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In a head-to-head contest for governor in 2026, Shapiro would likely have an advantage over Garrity with key donors.
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Municipal Elections 101: Tax Collectors, Auditors and Other Key Local Finance Positions on Pa.’s November Ballot
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what you need to know.
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Pennsylvania Rebuffs Federal Request for Voter Rolls Containing Personal Data
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The state says sensitive information such as Social Security and driver’s license numbers is off limits to federal officials.
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Centre County Anticipates $526K From Pa. Election Grant Program
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Centre County expects to receive $526,589 from a Pennsylvania elections grant program now in its fourth year. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday authorized the county Office of Elections and Voter Registration to apply for a 2025-26 Election Integrity Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Authorized by Act 88 signed into…
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Trump Administration Seeks More Pa. Voter Information, Raises Potential Legal Concerns
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The Justice Department’s letter seeks Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, and may encompass social security and driver’s license numbers.
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Voting Machines Rarely Malfunction During Pa. Elections, New Data Show
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An analysis of three recent statewide elections found that problems with voting machines were rare and easily fixed.
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Local Democrats Pick Nominee for State College School Board Vacancy
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The Centre County Democratic Committee has made its pick for a candidate in a special election to fill a vacancy on the State College Area School Board. Jennifer Black will appear on the ballot in the Nov. 4 election as the Democratic nominee for the two-year position, Centre County Democratic Committee Chair Margie Swoboda said…
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DOJ Requests for Voter Data From Pa., Other Swing States Raise Concerns Among Election Law Experts
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The agency has asked states for voter rolls, information on election crimes and procedures for checking voter eligibility, among other records. State officials question the scope of the requests.