Votebeat reports on Pennsylvania's unique system of electing poll workers, revealing issues like a recent fraud case and low candidate turnout.
In response to Pennsylvania’s pushback to the claim it was joining the EleXa program, Ben Kindel, a spokesperson for the Ohio secretary of state’s office, said Pennsylvania had shared its voter file with Ohio and that they were “obviously negotiating the terms of an ongoing agreement to share additional non-public data.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his 2026 re-election campaign, positioning for potential 2028 presidential run after Harris VP shortlist.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose claimed Pennsylvania was “finalizing an agreement” to join a program to “identify people who try to vote illegally.”
Democrat Julian Guridy and Republican Robert Smith will face off next month for the chance to fill the remainder of Josh Siegel’s term in the state House’s 22nd District. Both candidates were chosen by their respective county parties Saturday.
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Pennsylvania is likely to play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with four U.S. House seats expected to be competitive — more than any other state.