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Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal election.
A national Democratic group that works on state legislative races is making a “six-figure investment” in this year’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections, the latest sign that the usually sleepy off-year judicial contests are taking on broader significance.
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will elect local officials and judges. Learn more about how Spotlight PA will cover this municipal election.
The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania's municipal election this November is quickly approaching. Eligible voters who wish to cast a ballot on Nov. 4 must register before the Oct. 20 deadline, according to state officials. You can check the status of your registration here.
On Nov. 4, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court judges are running in yes-or-no retention elections for another 10-year term.
Three judges on the state's highest court seek second terms. They recently dismissed claims their rulings are politically driven.
Only Pennsylvanians are voting for these positions. No other state still elects its poll workers, and these contests are usually riddled with vacancies.
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Are you registered to vote? Or do you need to make changes to your current registration? Do you plan to vote by mail? Here's all you need to know.
In most cases, state supreme court elections get little attention, but they can have important impacts on policy.— There will be one state with closely watched state supreme court elections in 2025: Pennsylvania.
Two Pennsylvania residents are charged with election fraud in separate incidents during the 2020 and 2024 elections, facing potential prison time and fines.