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T-minus 36 Hours – Don’t Lose Heart Now!

Witold Walczak, Legal Director for the ACLU of Pennsylvania, says they are ready to defend the election process.

Supreme Court Allows Pennsylvania to Count Contested Provisional Ballots, Rejecting Republican Plea

The justices left in place a state Supreme Court ruling that elections officials must count provisional ballots cast by voters whose mail-in ballots were rejected.

What Does the State Treasury Do?

The Treasurer decides which non-profits, municipal governments, and financial projects the state will give money to.

What Does the State Auditor General Do?

“The mission of the department of the Auditor General is to serve the people of Pennsylvania by improving government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars.”

OPINION: Texas Woman Implores Pennsylvanians to Protect Women’s Rights

Women all over the country are looking to Pennsylvania to decide an election that could affect women throughout the United States.

Investigations Into Voter Registration Forms in Pennsylvania Lead to Wave of Misinformation

Investigations into potential fraud in voter registration applications in three Pennsylvania counties have become fodder for online misinformation, including from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Group Seeks to Block Mail Ballots for Hundreds of Pennsylvania Voters, Based on Flimsy USPS Records

The challenges reportedly target mostly Democrats in several southeastern counties, including Bucks County.

Photo Essay: Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and John Legend Headline Philadelphia Rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center

The real stars weren’t on the stage, but in the audience. They’re the organizers, the voices, and the votes.

OPINION: I’m Voting for Perry Warren for Pennsylvania State Representative Because He’s a Proven Advocate for Our Community

He understands that being a representative means more than just casting votes — it means being a voice for the community, listening to concerns, and taking action to address them.

Judge Tosses GOP Congressmen’s Lawsuit Over Pennsylvania’s Overseas and Military Votes

The lawsuit was filed by six of the state’s eight Republican members of the U.S. House: Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, Dan Meuser, G.T. Thompson, Lloyd Smucker, Mike Kelly and Scott Perry.

LGBTQ+ Voters in Pennsylvania and Three Other Swing States Could Decide the 2024 Presidential Election

Historical trends, demographic data and current affairs all point toward LGBTQ+ voters playing an important – and potentially decisive role in November.

You Are Not Going to Believe Who Funds Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick

You can learn a lot about a candidate by who bankrolls them.

What Does the Pennsylvania State Attorney General Do?

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are vying for the position.

The Grassroots Electoral Movement Reshaping Rural Politics

In many rural areas, Republican candidates go uncontested. That’s changing in 2024, thanks to grassroots efforts to contest every election, even in staunchly red counties.

US Voters Concerned About Post-Election Violence and Efforts to Overturn the Results: AP-NORC Poll

Trump has continued to lie about fraud costing him reelection four years ago and is again forecasting that he can lose this time only if the election is rigged against him.

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