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Elections 101: How Pennsylvania Secures Mail Ballots, Prevents Fraud, and More
Mail voting had been the source of near constant attack and litigation since 2020.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
April 15, 2024
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
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New Federal Deadline for Certifying Election Results Adds to Pressure on Pennsylvania Officials
Another flurry of recount petitions could complicate efforts to deliver results by Dec. 11.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
March 28, 2024
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Everything You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Voting Machines
Political candidates have spread false claims about Pennsylvania’s voting machines to undermine trust. In reality, these machines undergo several layers of testing to ensure they produce accurate results.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
February 27, 2024
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Loss of Dozens of Experienced Election Officials Could Mean Trouble for Pennsylvania’s 2024 Election
Turnover has cost the state nearly 300 years of combined experience since 2019, in what the state’s top election official calls “one of the biggest dangers” to our elections.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
February 21, 2024
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This Pennsylvania Activist Is the Source of False and Flawed Election Claims Gaining Traction Across the Country
Heather Honey’s work has been cited by former president Donald Trump and conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell. A Votebeat and Spotlight PA investigation shows her most influential report is based on distortions and incomplete data.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
February 13, 2024
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Increase in Ballot Errors Coincides with Turnover Among County Election Officials in Pennsylvania
The 2023 general election saw more ballot errors than any election in the state’s recent history. And the most errors are often happening where experienced election directors have left.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
December 26, 2023
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‘Hectic from the Get-Go’: How a New Polling Place Chief in Pennsylvania Navigated His First Election
Jay Schneider knew Election Day would be a hard job. Despite the stress and a few setbacks, he pulled off a smooth experience for voters in Chester County.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
November 10, 2023
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Working the Polls Cleared Up Jay Schneider’s 2020 Election Suspicions. Now He’s Taking Charge as a Judge of Elections.
Poll workers often don’t get the credit they deserve. When Chester County needed Schneider to step up, he did, and learned about elections along the way.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
November 2, 2023
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Judge Tells Delaware County to Accept In-Person Votes from Residents Whose Flawed Mail Ballots Were Rejected
“Now, if a voter fails to sign or date an absentee envelope, this court order clears the way for that voter to go to the Election Day polling place to cast a ballot,” Delaware County Elections Director Jim Allen said.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
September 26, 2023
Interview: Solidarity Journalism Can Help the Mainstream Media Restore Public Trust and Strengthen Democracy, with Dr. Anita Varma
January 18, 2025
Dr. Varma believes journalism can help change the world for the better, and dedicates herself to helping journalists do their best work.
Montgomery County’s ‘The People’s Rally’ on Saturday Highlights How Resistance to Trump Starts Locally
January 16, 2025
The rally is a call for community organizing and action to protect human rights, democracy, equality, and the planet.
Pennsylvania Legislative Preview: Will Long-Discussed Election Proposals Finally Get Through?
January 16, 2025
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
Chester County’s Homeless Numbers Improve Thanks to Renewed Commitment to Affordable Housing and Rental Assistance
January 14, 2025
Despite Chester’s success, the conclusions drawn by HUD lack merit.
With Trump’s Second Term Looming, the Climate Movement Is Putting Class Issues Center Stage
January 12, 2025
As activists double down on the disruptive tactics of recent campaigns, the movement’s leaders see opportunities to broaden its base to include people concerned about pocketbook issues like jobs and the cost of housing.
