Pennsylvania Department of State

December 18, 2023 | 9:15 AM

Shapiro administration cancels $10.7 million contract for Pa. voter roll system upgrade

The Pa. Department of State has canceled its contract with KNOWiNK for an upgrade to the state voter roll management system. The change will not impact the 2024 election.

By Carter Walker of Votebeat

March 31, 2023 | 10:38 AM

Plan to improve Pennsylvania’s voting and licensing databases met with skepticism

House and Senate lawmakers crafting next year’s state budget are questioning whether a multi-million dollar funding increase will help the Department of State finish plans to replace those systems

By Sam Dunklau

January 31, 2023 | 5:55 PM

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro targets state license and permit bottlenecks in latest executive order

Pros and business alike have complained processing times are sometimes slow – to the point where people can’t work and things can’t get built.

By Sam Dunklau

November 28, 2022 | 6:05 PM

At least 2 Pennsylvania counties fail to certify election results by deadline

By Robby Brod and Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

November 18, 2022 | 6:33 PM

Pennsylvania’s risk-limiting election audit, explained.

Pennsylvania is one of 15 states that is checking midterm election results using that style of audit.

By Sam Dunklau

Updated: 2022-11-08 12:53:24

Pennsylvania’s midterm election results may not be known on Election Night. Here are the facts.

Counties and the Department of State say ballot processing and due diligence take time to do properly.

By Sam Dunklau

October 11, 2022 | 11:38 AM

Latest Pa. voter registration numbers show what could happen in November

The data suggests voters are not giving either major party a clear advantage over the other – and may be willing to split their tickets among candidates.

By Sam Dunklau

July 12, 2022 | 3:38 PM

Pennsylvania sues 3 counties over counting mail-in ballots

Pennsylvania’s elections agency is suing three Republican-controlled county governments to force their election boards to report primary results to include ballots with undated exterior envelopes.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

May 18, 2022 | 4:00 AM

Pennsylvania Department of State addresses three Election Day issues, including two in midstate counties

Polling places in Lancaster County, Allegheny County, and Berks County reported problems that were subsequently resolved.

By Robby Brod

November 3, 2021 | 6:05 PM

Counties confirm Pa.’s General Election went smoothly

Next up for election workers: write-ins and certification.

By Sam Dunklau

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