Voting Info
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Pa. Supreme Court rules that counties must count provisional ballots if mail-in ballots are disqualified
The decision was a legal defeat for the Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party, which had argued Butler County had correctly rejected provisional ballots cast by two voters during the April primary. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Wednesday said people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state…
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76ers hoping to engage young voters with Philadelphia event
Philly’s NBA team and Rock the Vote are teaming up to present Philaland, a free event Saturday at the Mann Center aimed at highlighting the importance of early voting in Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day.
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These 5 Pennsylvania congressional races could determine House control
In Pennsylvania, Democrats are looking to defend their 9-8 advantage in the state’s 17-seat delegation. Here is a look at the five key races.
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What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?
If a ballot comes in damaged, Pennsylvania election officials use a “ballot duplication” process that preserves the original ballot, but transcribes the vote on a new ballot that can be scanned by election machines.
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This or that: Where Harris and Trump stand on Pennsylvania voters’ top 3 issues
As Election Day draws near, and some still remain undecided, we’ve laid out where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand on certain issues such as the economy, health care, and Supreme Court appointments.
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You could earn up to $400 to talk to your friends and family about the election
Relentless is actively recruiting 35,000 low-turnout voters in key swing states, including Pennsylvania. The goal is to pay each of these “mobilizers” up to $400 to talk to at least 60 people in their real lives so that they can ultimately reach 2.1 million voters across the participating states.
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Can noncitizens vote in Pennsylvania elections? No—and very few try.
In Pennsylvania, only people who meet various requirements, including citizenship, can register to vote. Violators are subject to penalties, including imprisonment and deportation.
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Comics for change: Voter education comic book hits Philadelphia streets
The Liberty Knights, created by Konkret Comics, is a comic series based in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging Philadelphians to vote.
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Why Philadelphia won’t finish mail ballots on Election Day, but Pittsburgh will
In 2020, Philadelphia processed mail ballots at a rate of 5,000 per hour, while Allegheny County processed more than 12,000 ballots per hour. Philadelphia has new equipment that would help count ballots faster, though election officials are divided on whether or not to use it this year.
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Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
Election officials, observers, and campaigners have very specific jobs throughout the election process. Here’s what you need to know about each.
