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Common Cause Pennsylvania: Election Night is Not Results Night
As voters head to the polls, Common Cause Pennsylvania is reminding voters that it may take days for election officials to finalize results.
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Katie Scally
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kscally@commoncause.org
(408) 205-1257
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Unequal election policies disenfranchised some Pennsylvania voters in 2022. Explore what each county did.
The counties make their own policies on drop boxes, fixing mail ballots, and more. Votebeat's maps show the uneven landscape that gives Pennsylvanians additional voting options based on where they live.
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Amid a pricey election cycle, some Allegheny County officials consider campaign finance reform
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Pennsylvania voting officials are still fighting election deniers
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Looking to solve a Harrisburg problem, Pa. House Speaker Rozzi turns to Pittsburgh for advice
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Shapiro administration loosens Wolf’s gift ban; New rules for state employees are more lax than his predecessor’s
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Some lawmakers are trying to sneak through legislation to advance their hardline agenda
Despite Pennsylvania voters’ overwhelming rejection of hardliner policies this past November, as the new legislative session begins, it’s clear very little has changed in Harrisburg.
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Pennsylvania Protects Our Constitution Coalition Opposes State Government Committee’s Amendments
Statement by a coalition led by Common Cause Pennsylvania on the constitutional amendments proposed by the Senate State Government Committee.
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Schmidt “Uniquely Qualified” for Pennsylvania Secretary of State Role
“Schmidt’s experience on Philadelphia’s elections board demonstrates his commitment to secure and accurate elections, and his dedication to the people of Pennsylvania."
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"I share Rep. Rozzi’s frustration at the broken communication and unwillingness to compromise that we’ve seen in the legislature these last few weeks. His vision for this year’s session — and his commitment to work in the interest of the people of Pennsylvania — is a breath of fresh air."
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Common Cause Pennsylvania Reminds Voters “Election Day is not Results Day”
Pennsylvania voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast a ballot in person or to hand return their mail ballot in in the 2022 midterm election.
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Video Links and Quotes from Today’s Virtual Press Conference: “Sign, Date, Deliver” Voter Education Campaign
This morning, a panel of voting rights leaders held a virtual press conference to educate voters on the importance of correctly dating their ballots in the November midterm election.