“Without poll workers, we cannot have elections. They are the foundation of our election system,” Jeff Greenburg, a senior adviser on election administration for the Committee of Seventy, told Votebeat.
The state’s top election official calls on the Legislature to update rules, and to give local administrators a voice.
Election officials have long complained about the interface. They’ll have to wait a couple more years for a change.
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
Five counties launched inquiries before the election. Lancaster County found hundreds of forms with indicators of fraud.
Republican Dave McCormick led incumbent Bob Casey by 29,000 votes as of Wednesday, a gap of just 0.43%.
The challenges reportedly target mostly Democrats in several southeastern counties, including Bucks County.
Votebeat’s map shows how widely ‘notice and cure’ policies vary across the state, and what happens if your ballot is flagged for possible rejection.
The stakes of an accurate yet swift ballot count couldn’t be higher because each day that unofficial election results are delayed could breed conspiracy theories about the outcome.
“Anyone who visited Starbucks at 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 19 should monitor for symptoms,” the Bucks County Health Department warns.
“These bills will protect health care coverage for Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Perry Warren.
But advocates argue reforms ought to be focused on expanding the electorate and turnout, not making it more difficult to vote.
Providing public oversight of the regional electric grid operator and utility companies’ decision-making will help ensure lower energy rates for consumers and that Pennsylvania is meeting its clean energy needs.
By fostering understanding and inclusivity, we can create a Bucks County where Muslim children feel seen, fasting employees feel supported, and the beauty of Ramadan is embraced by the wider community.
